Rockland Trust Promotes Brian Kelly as Director of Retail Branch Banking

 

August 12, 2026 – Rockland Trust has promoted Brian Kelly to Senior Vice President, Director of Retail Branch Banking, where he will lead the Bank's retail branch network and continue driving initiatives that strengthen customer relationships, colleague development, and community engagement.

Kelly joined Rockland Trust in 2014 as Branch Manager of the Burlington location and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure with the Bank. He was promoted to District Manager in 2019 and most recently served as Retail Market Manager, overseeing service delivery and performance outcomes across a significant portion of the Bank's footprint.

A respected leader known for developing strong teams and fostering a relationship-focused culture, Kelly has played a key role in supporting Rockland Trust's growth, including multiple acquisitions and branch integrations. Throughout his career, he has been deeply committed to mentoring colleagues and helping them advance professionally.

"Brian's leadership, commitment to our customers and colleagues, and deep understanding of what relationship banking means make him exceptionally well suited for this role," said Peg McCarthy, Chief Retail Banking Officer at Rockland Trust. "He has consistently demonstrated an ability to build strong teams, develop talent, and deliver an outstanding experience for the customers and communities we serve."

Kelly is a graduate of the Babson School of Financial Studies and a recent participant in the LeadBoston leadership program. He is also actively involved in the communities he serves, volunteering with local organizations including ROOT, Belle of the Ball, and Coats for Kids.


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.