River Run Bancorp is very pleased to announce that Lynda Reissman has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer. In this role, Lynda is responsible for leading the Bank's community-based retail network – driving growth, profitability, operational efficiency, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The role oversees all aspects of retail banking, including sales, service, product development, compliance, and leveraging innovative technology to meet customer needs. In addition, she is developing strategic initiatives to expand deposit growth, support lending efforts, and enhance the Bank's competitive edge by optimizing branch performance and implementing innovative banking solutions. Lynda reports to Jamie Thompson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
Lynda holds an MS in Project Management from Boston University, and a BS in Business Administration from Concordia College. She is also a graduate of the Consumer Bankers Association Executive Banking School at Furman University. An active community leader, Lynda has served on multiple boards, including The Danny Fund and Alley Pond Environmental Center, and has supported organizations such as Sanctuary for Families, Harlem Children’s Zone, and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger through advocacy and volunteerism.
“Lynda is quite an accomplished banker and we’re fortunate to add her to our team,” said Jamie Thompson. “Our retail banking division is crucial to the growth of the organization, and I’m confident that under her leadership we’ll achieve great things. We look forward to her many contributions and I’m confident that she’ll be a tremendous asset to River Run.”
About River Run
River Run Bancorp, MHC, the joint mutual holding company for both Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank. It was established in 2023, along with River Run Services, LLC, to support and sustain community banking.