Bristol County Savings Bank has appointed William (Wil) J. Martin IV as vice president and senior commercial loan officer, effective September 21, 2026. In his new role, Martin will be based at the bank’s Providence loan office located at 5 Exchange St., where he will focus on expanding the commercial loan portfolio in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. He is tasked with delivering lending and treasury management services to companies in the lower middle and middle markets.

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With over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, Martin most recently served as vice president and commercial banking relationship manager at First Citizens Bank, previously known as Boston Private Bank and Trust, in Boston. Prior to that, he held the position of vice president and business banking relationship manager at Santander Bank in the Greater Boston area.

John Silva, president and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank, commented on Martin's extensive experience, noting that he has worked across various industries and stages of business development—from startups to growth phases to ownership transitions. Silva emphasized that Martin’s expertise enables him to provide valuable insight to business owners navigating unique challenges in accessing capital and banking services.

Martin expressed enthusiasm about joining Bristol County Savings Bank, citing its skilled team, robust financial position, growth-oriented strategy, and community-first culture as key factors in his decision. He stated, "I plan to do my part by providing sound advice and access to banking services that will help local businesses grow, increasing the ability of owners to make additional investments in their businesses, their employees, and our communities at large."

In addition to his professional role, Martin is involved in youth sports, administering and coaching local soccer and basketball programs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Rhode Island and resides in Canton.

Bristol County Savings Bank is a Massachusetts-chartered institution and a wholly owned subsidiary of Beacon Bancorp, with approximately $3.1 billion in assets. Established in 1846, the bank serves individuals, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with its corporate headquarters located on Broadway in Taunton.