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Pentucket Bank Announces Leadership Promotions

Leanne Eastman SVP, Community & Public Relations Director	Stacey Palovich SVP, Senior Banking Officer	Kerianne Pereira SVP, Senior Lending Officer

(Haverhill, MA) July 25, 2023 - Jonathan H. Dowst, Chief Executive Officer, Eric G. Leutertiz, President, and the Executive Leadership Team at Pentucket Bank are pleased to announce three key leadership promotions effective July 1, 2023. 

Leanne M. Eastman, Senior Vice President, Community & Public Relations Director
Leanne has worked for Pentucket Bank for over 13 years and is responsible for the formulation of strategic marketing plans in support of annual goals.  She also has established guidelines and provides oversight for the Bank’s community support efforts, including employee volunteerism, charitable donations and sponsorships, and management of the Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation. She led the Bank’s recent rebrand initiative, resulting in the Bank’s new tagline “Start with Heart.”  In her new role, Leanne will continue to be responsible for Pentucket Bank’s previously described community support efforts, while working closely with a team at Newburyport Bank to assist with their community support strategy. She also will manage the public relations and corporate event strategies for both Banks under the direction of the leadership team of River Run Bancorp, MHC.

Leanne, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, sits on the Board and is a past President of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, volunteers with the Exchange Club of Haverhill, and recently was voted as one of Haverhill’s Top 25 Most Influential People. In addition to volunteering, Leanne enjoys golfing, dining out, and walks with her dog, Fitz.

Stacey L. Palovich, Senior Vice President, Senior Banking Officer
Stacey joined the Pentucket Bank team in 2022 and has over 10 years of industry experience. She oversees the retail deposit and mortgage loan goals for the Bank while managing the Bank’s Mortgage Loan Originators, Retail Branch Administration Team, and Treasury Services, with plans to add a Business Banking Team.  Stacey also is responsible for formulating the strategic business deposit goals for the Bank. Her most recent role at Pentucket Bank was as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader, working with the Lending Team to deepen existing commercial relationships and establish new business relationships. In addition, Stacey piloted the new Pentucket Bank Healthcare program, specifically designed for the banking needs of dentists. In her new role, Stacey will continue her oversight of this program.

Stacey embodies Pentucket Bank’s culture of community support as the clerk for Community Giving Tree and as a board member for Northern Essex Community College.  She enjoys reading, hiking, barre classes, and biking.  Stacey lives in Boxford, MA, with her husband and son.

Kerianne S. Pereira, Senior Vice President, Senior Lending Officer
Kerianne started at Pentucket Bank in March 2020 in the role of Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. She brings over 19 years of banking experience, with over 11 years in lending, to Pentucket Bank. Her primary role is to provide direction in formulating the strategic commercial loan goals for the Bank while also overseeing the Commercial Lending Team. She works closely with the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team to drive growth in the commercial loan portfolio and to collaborate among business lines in support of the overall strategic goals of the Bank. She also continues to manage several long-term lending relationships for the Bank.

Kerianne strongly contributes to the Bank's mission of volunteerism as a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Salem, NH, and by serving on the Board and several committees of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. Kerianne is an active Board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH, with her commitment to the Club leading to her recognition as Woman of the Year in 2022.  Kerianne enjoys boating and swimming and resides in Salem, NH, with her husband and two children.

These promotions are made concurrent with the previously-announced holding company merger between Pentucket Bancorp, MHC, and Newburyport Five Cent Bancorp, MHC, coming together as River Run Bancorp, MHC.  Each bank will continue to operate independently; other Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank leaders have transitioned to River Run.

(Haverhill, MA) July 3, 2023 - Jonathan H. Dowst, Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors of Pentucket Bank are pleased to announce Eric G. Leuteritz as Pentucket Bank’s 14^th President, effective as of July 1, 2023.  Eric will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Bank and will report directly to Jonathan Dowst, who remains Chief Executive Officer.

Dowst states, “I am pleased that Eric has been named as the next President of Pentucket Bank.  During his time at the Bank, Eric has proven his commitment to furthering the strategic growth of the Bank, while preserving the culture of customer experience, team development, and community support.  I look forward to continuing to work alongside Eric as the Bank moves into this next phase of leadership.”

As President, Leuteritz will provide strategic oversight to the Bank's Commercial and Mortgage lending functions, as well as Retail Banking, Customer Support, and Pentucket Financial Services®.  Key team members directly reporting to Eric include Kerianne Pereira, SVP and Senior Lending Officer, who provides direction in formulating the strategic commercial loan goals for the Bank while also overseeing the Commercial Lending Team; Stacey Palovich, SVP and Senior Banking Officer, who oversees the Retail deposit and mortgage loan goals for the Bank while managing the Bank’s Mortgage Loan Originators and Retail Branch Administration Team and formulating the strategic business deposit goals for the Bank; Michele Curtis, SVP and Customer Support Manager, who manages the Deposit Operations and Electronic Banking functions and teams; and Kevin McKinnon, SVP and Investment Executive for Pentucket Financial Services.

These moves are made concurrent with the previously-announced holding company merger between Pentucket Bancorp, MHC, and Newburyport Five Cent Bancorp, MHC, coming together as River Run Bancorp, MHC.  Each bank will continue to operate independently; other Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank leaders have transitioned to River Run.

“It is an honor to be named the next President of Pentucket Bank and to continue the mission of this over 130-year-old institution.  We will continue to strive to provide exceptional service to our customers while supporting our communities and employees.  I am fortunate to have a very talented team that demonstrates their commitment to our mission every single day.  We have a history of growth and success that will position the Bank for many years to come.  My goals for the Bank are simple yet steadfast:  maintain our reputation of “starting with heart”; continue to improve our utilization of technology so our customers can bank where they want when they want, and how they want; and make sure we serve the needs of our constituents.”

Eric has been with the Bank for over thirteen years, during which time he has served in many roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.  Prior to Pentucket Bank, Eric formed a diverse background in various financial and operational roles at a high-tech conference company, as the CFO of a radio station conglomerate, and as co-founder of a successful start-up. 

Eric is active in the community, holding leadership roles in the Salem Chamber of Commerce, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, and the Exchange Club of Salem, NH.  In 2022, he was the Bank’s top volunteer, giving more than 250 hours to the community.  

Eric and his wife Kimber are residents of Windham, New Hampshire.  When he is not working, you can find him on the golf course, or watching his son Connor play lacrosse and his daughter Katie in theater performances.

Pentucket Bank, with assets of over $960 million, offers six full-service community banking offices:  three in Haverhill, MA, one in North Andover, MA, one in Hampstead, NH, and one in Salem, NH.  Pentucket Bank’s Administrative Offices are located on the fourth floor of the Pentucket Bank Plaza building at Harbor Place in Downtown Haverhill.  Pentucket Bank, along with Newburyport Bank, is supported by the shared services organization of River Run Bancorp, MHC.  For more information on Pentucket Bank, please visit www.pentucketbank.com.

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Pentucket Bank Announces 2023 Officer Promotions
Haverhill, MA - January, 2023

Jonathan Dowst, President and CEO of Pentucket Bank, along with the Senior Management Team of the Bank, are proud to announce the following officer-level promotions that took effect January 1, 2023:

Eric Landers, Senior Vice President | Senior Credit Risk Manager
Eric has worked at Pentucket Bank collectively for over nine years and brings over twenty years of experience to his role.  In his new role, Eric reports direction to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees the underwriting, processing, and closing of the Bank’s consumer and commercial loans. Eric is a graduate of Boston College with his MBA from UMass Boston.  He is an active volunteer with the Pregnancy Care Center where he serves as Treasurer of the Board; he is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Eric lives in Andover where he enjoys hiking, writing & performing music, and spending time with his wife and their three children.  

Kerianne Pereira, Senior Vice President | Commercial Loan Officer, NH Market Leader
Kerianne joined Pentucket Bank in March 2020 and serves her customers with over twelve years of experience in commercial lending and almost twenty in the banking industry.  Her primary role is to develop and deepen existing relationships with the Bank’s commercial loan clients, as well as identify new opportunities to assist businesses in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire with their business loan needs.  Kerianne strongly contributes to the Bank’s mission of volunteerism as a member and Past President of the Salem Exchange Club, as well as serving on several committees with the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. Kerianne is an active Board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, NH where she was named “Woman of the Year” in 2022.  Kerianne enjoys spending time at the lake on the boat and going to concerts.  She resides in Salem, NH with her husband Chris and their two children. 

Jody Ronayne, Vice President | Mortgage Loan Officer
Jody came to Pentucket Bank six years ago and has a total of seventeen years in the banking industry.  Jody is responsible for consumer lending activity in and around the Bank’s Southern New Hampshire market.  In addition to working with consumers to fulfill their home-ownership goals, Jody is focused on building relationships with local closing attorneys, and realtors and working in partnership with various local organizations that offer homebuyer education courses.  Jody is a volunteer with the Salvation Army and the Hampstead Kiwanis Club. She lives in Pelham with her family.  In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and reading.

Sara Wormald, Vice President | Audit Manager
Sara joined the Pentucket Bank team almost four years ago bringing over twenty years of experience to her position.  Sara is responsible for the design and coordination of the Bank’s audit plan with its external and internal auditors.  Sara provides reporting to the Bank’s Audit Committee and is also the co-chair of the Bank’s Risk and Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Committee.  She regularly works with managers of other departments in the Bank on fraud issues and monitoring activities and collecting any losses.  Sara also serves as the Security and Privacy Officer for the Bank.  Sara also brings her experience and knowledge as an attorney to her role.  Sara volunteers with the Merrimack Valley YMCA and in her spare time, she enjoys motorcycle rides with her husband and spending time with their two children.

Jacqueline Karlberg, Assistant Vice President | Commercial Loan Administration Officer
Jacqueline began her time at Pentucket Bank in January 2021 bringing over fifteen years of experience in the banking industry, seven of which she has spent working in commercial banking.  Jaqueline is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily functions of the Commercial Loan Assistant team, preparing loan documentation, as well as quality control to ensure loans are accurately boarded to the system. She is also responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly reports for Senior Leadership and the Board of the Bank.  Jacqueline earned her undergraduate degree from Southern New Hampshire University where she is currently working towards her Master’s degree.  She is an active member of the Haverhill Kiwanis Club and is a resident of Haverhill.  In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoys reading, spinning classes, and boating.

Liri Rivera, Assistant Vice President | Accounting Manager
Liri has been with Pentucket Bank for nine years and brings over twelve years of experience to her role.  Liri’s primary duties include oversight of the daily functions of the members of the Finance team for the Bank, while also managing month-end closing tasks, financial statement analysis, and preparation. Liri directly reports to the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer.  Liri earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and enjoys volunteering in a Board member capacity for Project Home Again.  Liri is an avid tennis player, and Zumba instructor and enjoys spending time with her family.  She is a resident of Andover, MA.

Connor Shaw, Assistant Vice President | Commercial Loan Officer
Connor is a six-year veteran of Pentucket Bank having started with the Bank as a Credit Analyst before moving into his role as a Commercial Lender.  Connor is responsible for developing and deepening existing relationships with the Bank’s commercial loan clients, as well as identifying new opportunities to assist businesses in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire with their business loan needs.  Connor is an active member of the Haverhill Kiwanis Club and attends many local Chamber of Commerce events as well as supports other non-profits in the Bank’s service area.  He is an avid golfer and basketball player in his time outside of the Bank.  Conner is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and is a resident of Amesbury, MA.

Amanda McCafferty, Branch Manager II | Stadium Branch
Amanda has been with Pentucket Bank for three years, with five in the banking industry.  Amanda is responsible for the overall management of Pentucket Bank’s Stadium Branch team, ensuring they meet their daily responsibilities while maintaining a consistently superior customer experience in the Branch.  She also oversees the operational and compliance-related responsibilities of the Branch.  Amanda brings a superior level of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism to her role and is often revered by her customers for her kind-hearted attention to their needs.  Amanda is a passionate volunteer with Sweet Paws Rescue and enjoys reading and traveling.  She lives in Haverhill with her husband Patrick and their dog Reese.

Kerry Beaton, Branch Manager II | Westgate Branch
Kerry has been with Pentucket Bank for three years, bringing over twelve years of banking experience to her role.  Kerry is responsible for the overall management of Pentucket Bank’s Westgate Branch team, ensuring they meet their daily responsibilities while maintaining a consistently superior customer experience in the Branch.  She also oversees the operational and compliance-related responsibilities of the Branch.  Kerry is well known as a leader, an advocate, and a resource for her team and her customers.  She is well known for bringing a great sense of humor to her role while maintaining the highest level of professionalism with her team and customers.  Kerry has spent time volunteering with Women’s Money Matters and outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending comedy shows.  Kerry is a current resident of Plaistow.