South Shore Bank

Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank are pleased to announce Edward Seksay has been appointed as General Counsel for the Mutual Holding Company of Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank. ? Ed brings a wealth of experience within the financial sector, including the areas of New Markets Tax Credit Programs and community development lending, which equips him to assist the Holding Company and its Banks with further initiatives in these areas. ? In this role, Ed will advise the Boards, CEOs, and senior leadership team on legal matters. He will also develop and implement the legal strategy to support the organizations’ business plans, ensuring compliance with regulations while offering strategic legal guidance to support the Banks growth strategy. ? ?"As the affiliation between Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank advances, we believed it was the right time to appoint our own General Counsel to support our needs during this significant period of opportunity and growth, " said Peter Brown, President & CEO of Dedham Savings and Chairman & CEO of the Mutual Holding Company. ? "Bringing someone of Ed's caliber into this new position is a great enhancement to our management team, further demonstrating our organization's progress " added Jim Dunphy, CPA, CMA, President & CEO of South Shore Bank and President of the Mutual Holding Company.? ? When asked about his new role, Ed stated: “I’ve watched, and been impressed by, how the affiliation between Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank has come together. I am excited to join a growing organization that has a terrific reputation and a strong community commitment.” ? Ed served as a Trustee of the Boston Bar Foundation from 2018 until 2024 and is a member of the BBF Society of Fellows. He was the Founding Chair of the American Bankers Association Regional Banks General Counsels Group. Ed is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review.?#mabankersupwardbound

The Leadership Metro South cohort experienced their first program day this month, Arts & Culture! Our first stop on the bus was to the Soundlab space on Skinner Street, Brockton where we held our panel discussion, hosted by Moses Michel from ARTS Foundation Inc. ?Moses shared in the discussion around opportunities, partnerships and collaborations for our youth in the arts world.?Thanks to the other panelists Josephine Farah (New Heights Charter School of Brockton), Jessica Feenan(Rodman for Kids), Sara Goddu (Randolph Public Schools) and Paige Taylor (South Shore Conservatory) for bringing their expertise and passion for ensuring that every child have access to the arts! We then headed to the Stacy Adams Cultural Arts Building for some fun!?Alumna Susie Shaw held a mini paint class for us!?Cohort members brought their creative side to the table and were proud of the new artwork they were able to take home with them!? Chefiatou Falana, founder of Genesis dance therapy presented on the art of dance as therapy, and the history and culture of African dance.?She had us all up and moving! Our final destination was The Gallery at Enso Flats, with our host Arnie Danielson, President of Brockton Arts. ?The artwork was beautiful, and the stories and education into the art world in Brockton as told by Arnie was truly inspiring.?We have so much to be proud of!?And finding that the gallery is available to rent for private parties was an added bonus! B A perfect first program day for this cohort to get to know each other better through art, dance and education! South Shore Bank , Metro South Chamber of Commerce #Leadership #LeadershipMetroSouth #Arts #DanceTherapy Dr. Carine Sauvignon Annie Land Courtney Henderson Reiko McNeil Donna P Frett Adam Belmore Jadaiya Stanley Mike Redfield, CPRIA Brian Jadro Ph.D., BCBA-D Russell Moore Sarah Gonet Marcy Venezia Corie Blain Betsy Donahue Diane Bell

This past spring, South Shore Bank partnered with Massasoit on a Workforce Training Fund grant that was implemented from August to October. Congratulations to the October cohort for completing their training and receiving their certificates last month! This training employs interactive methods—presentations, group activities, case studies, and role-playing—to equip new managers for success in today's competitive business environment. Using real life examples, it aims to equip new managers with the confidence, empathy, and purpose needed. The focus is on inspiring and motivating employees, providing constructive feedback, handling challenging situations and conversations, and developing staff to achieve their potential and meet business objectives.

?? Our first #NEHRAConnects in July was such a great success, we're doing it again! Join us on December 5 in Westwood for a unique in-person exploring how to unlock the secrets to building stronger teams! Just $25 for NEHRA Members and $50 for non, this is a can't-miss opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain practical tips, and enjoy dedicated networking time with peers and panelists to expand your professional connections. ?? Thank you to our event sponsors, Dedham Savings and South Shore Bank, and hosts The Predictive Index, as well as panelists Brianna Goodwin, Victoria Kane, Michelle Kozin, & Lucia Page! ?? Register now – spots are limited https://lnkd.in/ezvUsupS Michelle Kozin #Leadership #TeamBuilding #HR #Networking #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessGrowth