MANCHESTER, N.H.--St. Mary’s Bank has appointed Kevin Nihill to chief financial officer and treasurer.
As St. Mary’s Bank’s top financial officer, Nihill supports executive and senior management in developing and implementing financial strategies to achieve the credit union’s business goals. He sets the direction for accounting, finance, and facilities. His primary duties include managing St. Mary’s Bank’s asset/liability mix, liquidity position, and investment portfolio; budgeting and balance sheet management; and oversight of building maintenance and purchasing.
“St. Mary’s Bank is honored to have Kevin as part of our executive team,” said Ken Senus, St. Mary’s Bank’s chief operating officer. “Not only does he bring a considerable background in corporate finance and accounting, he has experience driving targeted, transformative organic growth at community banking institutions. He is poised to make a great impact here. We welcome Kevin’s fiscal leadership and vision.”
Nihill has over 15 years of progressive finance and banking experience. He served as senior vice president and Treasurer at Massachusetts-based Berkshire Bank before joining St. Mary’s Bank. During his tenure there, he played a key role in Berkshire Bank’s expansion to a regional bank with a consumer and commercial banking presence in six states and managed a diverse group of professionals, overseeing multi-billion dollar investment and wholesale funding portfolios. Nihill has also held leadership positions at Northeast Capital & Advisory in Albany, New York.