The Board of Directors of Leader Bank, N.A. announced the appointment of an eight member Advisory Board to advise on strategic planning to best chart the future growth of this Arlington based bank. These advisors are prominent area residents who represent a wide range of business and community interests.

“Tapping into local community leaders to serve on our new advisory board will ensure Leader Bank’s position as a true community bank,” said Sushil K. Tuli, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This dynamic group of government, financial and business professionals will certainly bring a broad spectrum of insight to Leader Bank going forward,” said Tuli.

The Advisory Board Members include Robert Bowes, President of Bowes/Pennell & Thompson, GMAC Real Estate; Priscilla Douglas founder of PHDouglas & Associates; Beth Gamel, Co-Founder of Pillar Financial Advisors; John Hurd, Arlington Selectman; James Madigan, President of Leader Mortgage; Robert McSweeney, Attorney; Jane Minasian, Attorney and Gautam Prakash, President of the Indus Entrepreneurs. “We are so pleased to welcome these dedicated community leaders with proven business expertise as the first members of the Leader Bank Advisory Board,” said Mr. Tuli.

The Leader Bank Advisory Board will be primarily the eyes and ears of the bank into the local community. “Leader Bank strives to meet the constantly changing needs of its customers and the Advisory Board Members will provide additional insight as the banking needs of the community change,” said Mr.Tuli. The Advisory Board will work hard to ensure that Leader Bank is serving the community to the best of its ability and utilizing all resources to their greatest potential.

Leader Bank, N.A is a privately held National Bank that opened in May of 2002 as Massachusetts's newest community bank. Leader Bank offers numerous business and personal banking products including residential and commercial mortgage financing, A Step Ahead Money Market Accounts and Free Checking Accounts. Leader Bank’s staff of experienced commercial and retail bankers are committed to understanding the financial needs of individuals and their businesses while assisting customers to achieve their financial goals. Leader Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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