October 6, 2026 - Nashua N.H. – Rockland Trust has promoted Deborah Novotny to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Center Manager. Based in the Bank's commercial office in Nashua, New Hampshire, she will lead a team of commercial bankers focused on delivering personalized financial solutions to businesses throughout Hillsborough County. In her new role, Novotny will help deepen customer relationships, support local business growth, and provide strategic guidance to commercial real estate investors and commercial and industrial businesses.
Novotny brings nearly 40 years of banking and commercial lending experience to the position. She joined Rockland Trust in 2025 through the acquisition of Enterprise Bank where she built a successful career helping businesses achieve their growth goals. Earlier in her career, she held business banking and business development roles with People's United Bank and TD Banknorth, developing extensive expertise in commercial lending, relationship management, and business development.
"Debbie is a highly respected and trusted advisor whose commitment to helping businessowners succeed has made a meaningful impact across New Hampshire," said Peter Rayno, Senior Vice President, Regional Commercial Director at Rockland Trust. "Her deep commercial banking experience, strong leadership, and dedication to our communities make her exceptionally well positioned to lead our Nashua Commercial Banking Center and continue supporting the success of our clients."
Deeply committed to the Greater Nashua community, Novotny has dedicated her time and leadership to organizations that make a meaningful impact across the region. She serves on the boards of St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua Community Arts, the YMCA of Greater Nashua, and Pennichuck Corporation, and is an active member of the Nashua Business & Industrial Development Authority and Nashua Rotary, where she previously served as Board President. Through her volunteer leadership, she has supported efforts in healthcare, education, economic development, and the arts, underscoring her passion for helping people and fostering lasting relationships both personally and professionally.
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, Worcester County, and Southern New Hampshire as well as commercial banking and investment management offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Rockland Trust offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses. Rockland Trust also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services. Rockland Trust is an FDIC member and an Equal Housing Lender.
