Worcester, MA – August 26, 2024 - Rockland Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Bob) Paulsen as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Center Manager for the Worcester Commercial Banking Center. Paulsen will be leading the
Worcester commercial team as well as developing new commercial and industrial (C&I) relationships across the greater Worcester region.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Bob to our growing team in Worcester,” said Peter Staiti, Senior Vice President, Regional Commercial Executive at Rockland Trust. “His extensive industry experience and deep knowledge of the Worcester marketplace will help him effectively lead our strong local team.”
Paulsen brings over three decades of banking and management experience to Rockland Trust. Prior to joining the organization, he worked at Middlesex Savings Bank for sixteen years, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President, Regional Banking Manager of Commercial Lending. Before that, he worked on commercial banking teams at Country Bank for Savings, TD Bank, Commerce Bank & Trust Company, and Barre Savings Bank. He began his banking career at Baybank Middlesex within its retail and business banking divisions.
Paulsen earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nichols College and his Master of Business Administration from Anna Maria College. As an active community advocate, Paulsen is a member of nine organizations across the greater Worcester region. He holds board positions with both the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and Anna Maria College. He also serves as the Treasurer of Community Harvest Project. In addition, Paulsen has been the Treasurer of the Worcester Historical Museum for the past twenty years.
