Robert A. Kelly Promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP), Retail Banking at Watertown Savings Bank

WATERTOWN, February 2016- Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) President Brett Dean is pleased to announce that Robert A. Kelly has been promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP), Retail Banking.

“Rob has worked for WSB for 17 years, but has been in banking for more than 30 years,” said Dean. “He has skillfully led our branch operations for the past several years. He is service-focused, and I am impressed by his care for the Bank and all Bank staff. He is a terrific advocate for the branch network and the Bank overall. He is very active in the community, as a Watertown resident.”

“In the Bank’s 145 year history, we have had six Senior Vice Presidents. Clearly, it is an important role and a major achievement that reflects many accomplishments.”

Prior to being named SVP, Kelly most recently served as Vice President of Branch Administration. Under the umbrella of Retail Banking, Kelly will continue to oversee Branch Administration, along with the Security, Club 50, and Facilities departments.

Kelly currently serves on the Watertown Community Foundation board and grant committee. He has previously served on the boards of the Watertown Education Foundation as Treasurer for seven years and the Waltham Boy’s & Girl’s Club for five years. In 2012, Kelly was named a Bank Corporator.

Kelly earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Bentley University, where he later earned his MBA in Management as well. He has also earned his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and graduated with honors from the New England School for Financial Studies. Kelly is originally from and currently resides in Watertown.

Watertown Savings Bank is a $1.1 billion independent, mutual savings bank headquartered in Watertown Square. There are nine locations serving Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown.