Reading, MA – Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) is pleased to announce the hiring of Eric Landers as SVP, Chief Credit Officer. In this role, Landers will ensure strong credit quality while supporting sustainable growth. He most recently served as SVP, Senior Credit Administration Officer for River Run MHC, the holding company for Newburyport Bank, Pentucket Bank, and Rollstone Bank & Trust. During an eight-year tenure, Landers supported the growth of the credit department as the organization tripled in size. He has experience with both non-profits and mutual banks.
“I’ve long been an advocate of mutual banks and therefore am thrilled to join RCB, an innovative financial institution that’s unabashedly committed to its cooperative roots,” Landers commented. “I look forward to providing prudent credit risk management that has a positive impact on RCB’s growth and the growth of the communities we serve.”
Landers holds a B.S. in Management from Boston College and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He serves on the Board of Directors for Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence, MA and is an active member of St. Augustine Parish in Andover.
“I am delighted to welcome Eric to Reading Cooperative Bank as our new Chief Credit Officer,” said Philip Bryan, EVP, Chief Banking Officer. “His successful track record leading credit operations through organizational growth, combined with his long‑standing advocacy for mutual banking, aligns perfectly with our strategic priorities. Eric’s expertise, professionalism, and community‑driven mindset will strengthen our credit culture and support the continued advancement of the bank.”
Eric lives in Andover with his wife and three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and playing music.
About Reading Cooperative Bank:
Reading Cooperative Bank is a depositor owned co-operative founded in 1886. This community-centric North Shore financial service provider has branches in Andover, Burlington, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Melrose, Nahant, North Reading, Reading, Wakefield, and Wilmington. They also operate teaching branches at Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield (open to the public) and at Reading Memorial High School (students and staff only), as well as an online branch at www.readingcoop.com.
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