Dedham Savings’ Scott Richards Promoted to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
Scott Richards has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer according to an announcement by Doug Shaw, Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer at Dedham Savings.
Stated Shaw, “Scott has been leading the charge with our condo association lending and cannabis lending initiatives, in addition to serving his dedicated commercial client base. I couldn’t be more pleased to recognize his experience and expertise in supporting our clients.”
In his role as Vice President, Richards is responsible for commercial loan origination, including commercial real estate, construction, and C&I lending. He also oversees the Bank’s cannabis lending and condominium association lending programs. With over 15 years of banking experience, Richards has been at Dedham Savings for over ten years, serving in several roles of progressive responsibility within the Commercial Lending Division.
Richards holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Anselm College and has completed the Commercial Credit for Lenders & Analysts training program through the Risk Management Association, New England Chapter. He is also currently enrolled in the Massachusetts Bankers Association New England School for Financial Studies. In the community, Richards serves on the Board of Directors for the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the New England Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. He lives in Franklin with his wife and three children.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS
Incorporated in 1831, Dedham Savings is one of the oldest banks in Massachusetts still doing business under its original charter. The Bank delivers technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to promote the financial success of the individuals, families, businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the communities it serves. Dedham Savings manages $2.4 billion in assets through full-service locations and loan offices in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.