Rockland Trust Invests in Future of Business Banking with Promotions from Within

 

Hanover, MA – August 1, 2025 – Rockland Trust is pleased to announce three key promotions within its Business Banking Group. These changes reflect the team’s continued growth in size and strategic scope.

Diana Patten has been promoted to First Vice President, Assistant Director of Business Banking, a newly created role designed to support the Group’s expanding reach and evolving priorities. In this role, Patten will lead a team of seasoned Business Bankers, oversee the Community Association Banking team, and manage administrative and operational support functions across the group.

Additionally, Charles Gray and Eve Elliott, both previously Senior Business Banking Officers, have been promoted to First Vice President, Business Banking Market Managers. Gray will oversee the Bank’s Greater Boston, North of Boston, and Greater Worcester territory, while Elliott will lead the Bank’s South Shore, Upper Cape Cod, the Islands, and South Coast territories. Their leadership will help ensure consistency, collaboration, and excellence across Rockland Trust’s growing footprint.

“These promotions recognize, not only past achievements, but also the vision these leaders bring to this pivotal moment of opportunity,” said Mary Chetwynd, Senior Vice President, Director of Business Banking Sales. “Diana, Charlie, and Eve each bring deep expertise and a strong commitment to helping businesses thrive. We’re excited about the momentum their passion and stewardship will help us build.”

 These advancements reflect Rockland Trust’s investment in talent and the strength of its Business Banking team. With this enhanced leadership structure, the group is well positioned for continued success and impact.


About INDB and Rockland Trust 
Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. With retail branches in Eastern Massachusetts and Worcester County and commercial banking and investment management offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Rockland Trust offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses. Rockland Trust was named to The Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" list in 2024, an honor earned for the 16th consecutive year. Additionally, the Bank is deeply committed to the communities it serves as reflected in the overall "Outstanding" rating in its most recent Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation. Rockland Trust is an FDIC member and an Equal Housing Lender.