Bedford Resident Peter Milnes Joins Primary Bank Board

Primary Bank is pleased to welcome Peter Milnes to the Board of Directors. Milnes is Chairman of INEX Capital & Growth Advisors and CEO of Optisure Risk Partners, an emerging national insurance broker focused on risk management and insurance solutions for businesses and their executives.

A Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and Certified Insurance Councilor, Peter has taken a leading role in the insurance and financial services industry for over 40 years. Having previously built one of New Hampshire’s largest private insurance agencies, he has founded numerous insurance entities and completed hundreds of transactions involving the acquisition, sale or perpetuation of insurance agencies.

"I’ve watched Primary Bank grow successfully through its start-up phase by providing a much needed local banking resource," noted Milnes, "and I look forward to being able to contribute to the ongoing growth of the institution."

Peter currently holds board positions with the Currier Museum of Art, The Marketing Alliance (MAAL), and a variety of other insurance organizations. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Salem Cooperative Bank (1995 to 2018), The NH Center for Non-Profits, The Greater Manchester YMCA and many other nonprofit organizations. A graduate of Bucknell University and St. Paul’s School, Peter has also completed the Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program, Leadership New Hampshire and Leadership Manchester.

"Peter is an outstanding addition to the Board of Directors for Primary Bank," said Bill Stone, President & CEO. "Having a team of board members that represent a wide range of industries is critical in connecting with the business community. As a successful business leader, Peter will play an essential role in establishing relationships with local business partners as we plan to open our new location in Manchester."

About Primary Bank: Primary Bank, opened in 2015, is New Hampshire’s newest state-chartered, FDIC-insured bank. The locally owned and operated community bank is known for their pursuit of keeping local dollars local. Primary Bank is a commercial lending institution for small to medium sized businesses throughout Southern NH. Primary Bank – Local – Creative – Entrepreneurial. For more information visit www.primarybanknh.com.