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HYANNIS, Mass. (July 11, 2024) – The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has announced the appointment of Kathy Granlund to the position of Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager based at the bank’s East Harwich branch. Granlund, a resident of Wellfleet and a former business owner, is an accomplished banking and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience with TD Bank, Santander and Rockland Trust. In her new role at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, Granlund will help small business clients craft a financial plan that meets their goals including from payroll and merchant services, loans and digital banking. In addition, she will focus on cultivating and expanding the bank’s small business market throughout the region. “I’m thrilled to be working with Cape Cod’s true community bank,” said Granlund, “The Coop has an exceptional legacy of providing customized banking and financial solutions to meet the unique needs of our diverse communities, while supporting organizations dedicated to improving lives throughout Cape Cod.” “Kathy’s extensive banking and finance experience and knowledge of the Cape Cod market are an ideal fit for The Coop,” said Lisa Oliver, Chair, President and CEO, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. “She understands the importance of a community bank and its role in supporting small businesses and providing philanthropic support to the communities we serve. Kathy will be a tremendous asset to our team and to our clients.” Granlund holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Assumption College and is actively engaged in a number of community related interests, including The Town of Wellfleet Finance Committee, The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee and the Lower Cape Community Development Partnership. About The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is an independent mutual community bank with more than $1.5B in assets and is a member of both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF), guaranteeing 100% of deposit balances are insured in full. The Coop delivers a robust suite of digital and traditional banking products for consumers and business owners including mobile and online banking, person-to-person payments, mortgages, and checking and savings accounts. The bank’s customized programs support businesses of all sizes, through a variety of business loans, cash management services, merchant card processing and payroll services. Through The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust, the bank is a prominent philanthropic partner, providing more than $2 million in grant funding since 2018 to address the critical socioeconomic needs and challenges of the region. The Coop encourages its employees to become a powerful force for good through volunteerism in the communities where they live and work and was named a 2021 and 2022 Top 100 Charitable Organization by the Boston Business Journal. Headquartered in Hyannis, The Coop also operates nine full-service branch locations throughout Cape Cod and a mortgage office in Provincetown. For additional information, please visit www.thecooperativebankofcapecod.com, www.facebook.com/mycapecodbank or call 508-568-3400