Reading Cooperative Bank Welcomes Forest Wallace as Vice President-Director of Information Technology

Reading, MA - Reading Cooperative Bank is proud to announce that Forest Wallace as has joined the Bank as Vice President-Director of Information Technology. Wallace is responsible for managing internal and external networks, as well as IT staff and bank vendors. He is charged with increasing employee effectiveness while ensuring that customer data is protected.

“Today, cyber security is the top priority for all organizations. I’m excited to be working at Reading Cooperative Bank. I believe well run systems are both secure and efficient--Information security across platforms, vendors, employees and customers is a challenge, but it is a challenge that I look forward to taking on,” says Wallace.

Wallace has experience in Bank Information Security and Infrastructure Management and previously worked at Northern Bank where he was the Vice President of Information Technology. Prior to his time at Northern Bank, Wallace also worked in the Information Technology departments at Century Bank, Network-1 Security Solutions, and Lucent Fiber Optic.

“Forest is an excellent addition to our team. Using his extensive experience, he will help us to ensure that our technology platforms allow us to provide our customers with the services they need to reach their goals. We’re very happy that he is here” said Bryan Greenbaum, RCB’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Wallace graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western New England College in 1992.

About Reading C-operative Bank:
Reading Cooperative Bank is a 21st-century community bank with a track record of progress dating back to 1886. The Bank was founded on the principle that profit and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible banking and service to the community – a philosophy that has put Reading Cooperative Bank on a long-term track for success. Banking Specialists can be reached by visiting one of the 8 branch locations: Andover, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Reading Memorial High School (available to RMHS students only) Wilmington (2) or Woburn. Or, you can visit online at Readingcoop.com.