Reading Co-operative Bank Promotes Jean Kirby to Assistant Vice President, Residential Lending Officer

February 18, READING, MA - Reading Co-operative Bank recently promoted Jean Kirby to Assistant Vice President, Residential Lending Officer. Jean will be responsible for originating residential and home equity lines of credit and overseeing consumer loans.

“I enjoy working with people and find it very rewarding to help them finance buying a new home or putting on an addition. I am a firm believer in doing everything to satisfy the client and it is an integral part of my job. I am very excited to tackle the new challenges that come with my promotion. I look forward to continuing to serve the loyal clients of RCB,” says Kirby.

Kirby has been with the Bank since 2003 and has gained many devoted clients through her hard work and commitment to personalized customer service. Her expertise in residential lending and dedication to client service, allow her to assist homebuyers and owners with one of the largest investments they will make in their lifetime.  She knows that clients need a lending officer that understands the importance of the loan, and takes the time to build a relationship, and Jean Kirby is exactly that type of lender.

“Jean is a great example of an employee whose hard work is highly appreciated and recognized by the Bank. She has a deep understanding of her client’s needs, which allows her to perform her job in a way that is not only satisfactory but laudable,” says Gregory Ryan, SVP, and Chief Lending Officer at Reading Co-operative Bank.

Prior to joining RCB, Kirby worked in a local law office for 18 years. Kirby was born and raised in Reading and maintains her commitment to the Reading community even after relocating to North Reading.

Reading Co-operative Bank is a dynamic, 21st-century community bank, founded in 1886 on the principle that profit and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible banking and service to the community. They are a 5-star bank that is rated in the top 7% of banks in the country for overall financial condition by Bauer Financial. Customer Service Specialists can be reached at 781.942.5000, readingcoop.com or by visiting one of the locations in Andover, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Wilmington or Woburn.