Needham Bank announced that Gene Kalaw has joined the Retail team as Vice President Branch Manager at the bank’s new branch in Medford. Mr. Kalaw brings over 25 years of progressive experience to his new role, where he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Medford’s branch sales and service performance.
Most recently, Mr. Kalaw was an Assistant Vice President Store Manager for TD Bank, where he grew the deposit portfolio and actively trained team members on banking policies and procedures. Prior to that, he was a Branch Manager at People’s United Bank.
“I’m very pleased to have Gene join Needham Bank and our Retail department,” said Brittany Bouchard, First Vice President Retail Regional Manager. “His skills and past experience make him the perfect person to lead our team at the new Medford branch, and I look forward to seeing everything he accomplishes.”
“Having worked for larger banks, I am excited for the opportunity to join a well-recognized community bank,” commented Mr. Kalaw. “As a resident of Medford myself, I am looking forward to building relationships with members of the community while assisting with their banking needs.”
Mr. Kalaw attended Tufts University and is a 20-year resident and active member of the Medford community. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and a former ambassador at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.