Former Fidelity Bank exec joins Clinton Savings Bank as chief lending officer

Image | Courtesy Clinton Savings Bank John Peculis, Clinton Savings Bank senior vice president, chief lending officer

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By Timothy Doyle

Clinton Savings Bank hired former Fidelity Co-operative Bank executive John Peculis as senior vice president, chief lending officer.

At Leominster’s Fidelity Bank, Peculis, a 20-year banking veteran, served as senior vice president, commercial lending, and president & CEO of Exchange Authority, LLC a subsidiary of Fidelity, offering financial services, according to a Wednesday press release.

Peculis is an alumnus of Nichols College in Dudley, where he now serves on the board of advisors. He is an executive board member of the Worcester Economic Club.

Peculis was a member of WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2012.

“John is a well-respected banker with a successful track record of business development, relationship management, and team leadership. He will bring valuable experience and strategic direction to our lending initiatives that will benefit the bank, the senior management team, and our customers,” Robert Paulhus, president & CEO of Clinton Savings Bank, said in the press release.

Peculis replaced Cary Forman, who retired in March.

Clinton Savings Bank has more than $663 million in assets and has six locations, all in Worcester County, with a new branch in Shrewsbury planned to open in 2023.