Bank of Canton Hires Gary Premo as Regional Lending Manager

December 2007- George DeMello, Senior Vice President of Residential Lending for Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Gary Premo has been hired as Regional Lending Manager. Premo's primary responsibility will be to assist Worcester-area home buyers and homeowners with residential mortgage, investment, and construction loans as well as home equity loans and lines of credit.

"Bank of Canton has a strong commitment to the community in assisting potential buyers with competitive mortgage products," Premo said. "I am happy to be working with such a committed company that cares so much for its community."

Premo has been in the banking industry for over 25 years, previously working as a Regional Vice President for a mortgage company in Auburn, Mass. In addition to his role at Bank of Canton, Premo is an active member of the Worcester Regional Association of Realtors, Community Action Committee, and Builders Association of Central Massachusetts.

"Gary's stellar banking experience is going to be a great asset to Bank of Canton," DeMello said. "He is a great fit for our organization in that he shares our interest in providing customers and communities with stellar customer service and great products."

Outside of work, Premo enjoys spending his weekends with his wife Nadine and two children, Brandis and Jonathan.