Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Desmond A. Ranglin to the position of Vice President/Branch Manager Regional Team Leader of its new downtown Providence office, located at 5 Exchange Street.  In this role, Ranglin is responsible for managing branch operations, driving team performance and business growth, customer relations and community engagement for the Providence office as well as supervising all the Bank’s branches in the Greater Providence, Rhode Island region.
 
A seasoned banking professional with over 20-years of progressive experience in financial services, Ranglin has a proven track record of branch leadership, team development and building and nurturing customer relationships.
 
“We are excited to have Desmond lead our new Providence office and our retail team in Rhode Island.  He is a strategic thinker and leader who inspires growth, builds high-performing teams and leads with integrity while making a meaningful impact in the community,” said John Silva, President and CEO, Bristol County Savings Bank.  “His commitment to collaboration, trust, transparency and giving back align closely with our values and the impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.”
 
Prior to joining BCSB, Ranglin served as a VP/Branch Manager for Santander Bank in downtown Providence.  His previous positions included Branch Manager IV and Assistant Branch Manager at Sovereign Bank’s Walpole, Massachusetts and Edgewood, Rhode Island offices, respectively.
 
“What drew me to Bristol County Savings Bank was the vision of its leadership team and their deep commitment to customers, and community engagement and investment,” said Ranglin. “I am enthusiastic about this leadership role and the opportunity to expand our presence in Providence, contribute to strategic growth, and work alongside a team that values integrity, respect, and meaningful community engagement.”  An active member of RIBBA, he is also a former member of the Economic Council for the City of Providence and OASIS International in Providence. 
 
Ranglin’s entire extended family resides in Rhode Island, reinforcing his deep roots in the community.  In addition to coaching soccer and serving on various boards and committees, he established a college-bound scholarship fund in memory of his sister, Valarie Ranglin-Brown, who taught in the Providence Public Schools for more than 30 years.  The scholarship supports graduating seniors at Central High School in Providence.  Ranglin is also the Founder and President of the Jamaican Association of Rhode Island and State Chairperson of Jamaica Northeast Diaspora.  He has participated in medical missions to the country and spearheaded hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica as well.  Ranglin earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island and resides in Cranston, Rhode Island.
 
 
Bristol County Savings Bank Background Information: Bristol County Savings Bank, a Massachusetts chartered bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of Beacon Bancorp, is a full-service banking institution with approximately $3.1 billion in assets. Founded in 1846, the Bank serves individuals, businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Bank’s Main Office and Corporate Headquarters are located on Broadway in Taunton, Massachusetts. For more information on Bristol County Savings Bank, visit www.bristolcountysavings.com.