Leader Bank Welcomes Michael Smith to Commercial Lending Team

ARLINGTON, MA (February 9, 2022) – Leader Bank, N.A. is pleased to announce that Michael Smith has joined the Commercial Lending Department as Vice President of Commercial Lending.

Mr. Smith brings with him 20 years of commercial lending experience from a wide variety of sectors, including multi-family real estate, construction, and mixed-use properties. Prior to joining Leader Bank, he was a Commercial Lender at East Boston Savings Bank. Michael has a proven track record of helping numerous real estate borrowers and companies in Greater Boston obtain the financing they needed to expand and grow their real estate portfolios.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join the expanding Leader Bank team,” said Matthew Pierce, Chief Credit Officer of Leader Bank. “His years of experience in lending throughout the Boston markets along with his diverse client base makes him a valuable addition to the Commercial Lending division of Leader Bank.”

Michael currently resides in Groveland with his wife and children and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bryant University.

About Leader Bank

Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $4 billion in assets. Leader Bank’s team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank’s rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has expanded its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.leaderbank.com.