Cape & Coast Bank Bolsters Commercial Banking Team to Drive Growth as the Region’s “Bank for Business”

Promotes Robert Carey to Chief Commercial Lending Officer; Appoints Christopher Lynch as Commercial Relationship Manager

HYANNIS, Mass., June 8, 2026 — Cape & Coast Bank today announced a leadership promotion and new hire within its Commercial Banking division, reinforcing its focus on business banking growth across the region.

Robert Carey, who joined the bank in 2013, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Lending Officer, effective immediately. Carey, who most recently served as Commercial Banking Market Leader, will report directly to Cape & Coast Bank President and CEO Erik Porter.

The bank also announced the hire of veteran commercial banking professional Christopher Lynch as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, reporting directly to Carey.

“I congratulate Rob on his well-deserved promotion and welcoming Chris as we continue to expand our commercial banking relationships across the region,” said Cape & Coast Bank President and CEO Erik Porter. “Our team reflects what community banking should be: local decision-making, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to helping businesses succeed.”

Robert Carey, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Lending Officer

Carey, who has more than 20 years’ banking experience, will lead the bank’s seasoned commercial team. Under Carey’s leadership, the team will focus on Cape & Coast Bank’s core strategic priorities, including enhancing the client experience, advancing digital capabilities, and driving sustainable deposit and loan growth.

“I am proud of the trusted relationships I have built with business clients over the past 13 years and look forward to growing our commercial presence across Cape Cod,” said Carey. “As someone who has lived on the Cape my entire life, I understand the unique dynamics of our local economy and business community. That insight helps guide our approach to delivering thoughtful, tailored solutions that support the growth and long-term success of Cape Cod businesses.”

Before taking on the role of Market Leader at the bank, Carey served as a Commercial Relationship Banker. Prior to joining Cape & Coast Bank, Carey held senior positions at Pioneer Investments, Ridgewood Securities, Sun Life Financial and Assent Clearing LLC.

Carey has been active in community organizations since joining the bank, including Barnstable Land Trust and Meals on Wheels, and has served as a youth athletics coach. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bryant University.

Christopher Lynch, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Lynch, an accomplished banking professional with more than two decades experience, joins Cape & Coast Bank from Mechanics Cooperative Bank. He has also held senior management roles at Zing Products, Rockland Trust Company and Citizens Financial Group.

“I’m proud to join Cape & Coast Bank, an institution deeply committed to supporting the communities it serves,” said Lynch. “The collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach create a strong foundation for delivering exceptional client outcomes.”

Dedicated to community involvement, Lynch has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and is a former member of the Taunton Chamber of Commerce board of directors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Bentley University.

About Cape & Coast Bank

Cape & Coast Bank is an independent mutual community bank headquartered in Hyannis, Mass.  Founded in 1921 and formerly known as The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, the institution has more than $1.6 billion in assets and 170 employees. It operates nine full-service branches throughout the Cape and a mortgage office in Provincetown.

Cape & Coast Bank offers digital and traditional personal banking solutions, as well as customized commercial banking services for businesses of all sizes. The bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF), which means 100% of deposit balances, regardless of amount, are insured in full.

Through Cape & Coast Bank’s charitable foundation and corporate giving initiatives, it also partners with nonprofit organizations to address the needs and challenges facing communities throughout Barnstable County.

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