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Executive of the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod joins leadership of local nonprofit Hyannis, MA — The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) has welcomed Erik Porter to its Board of Directors. Erik Porter is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. He has previously served as a board member of the Boston Chapter of the Financial Manager’s Society and The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. "The Cape and Islands United Way is a vital social impact organization dedicated to serving our region, and I am truly honored to join its board of directors," said Porter. "I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members, donors, and volunteers to address the critical needs of our local community—focusing on health, education, housing, and economic stability." Porter is an accomplished financial services industry executive with more than two decades of experience. He’s previously held senior leadership roles at Metro Credit Union, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, CFGI, Wainwright Bank & Trust and Wolf & Company P.C. Erik holds a bachelor’s degree with concentrations in accounting, finance, and economics from Western New England College. He is also an honors graduate of the American Bankers Association (ABA) Stonier Graduate School of Banking, where he also earned the Wharton Leadership Certificate from The Wharton School, Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania. “We are thrilled to welcome Erik to our Board of Directors,” said Mark Skala, President of CIUW. “With his decades of experience in the financial sector and true passion for doing good in our local community, we have no doubt that Erik will offer invaluable insights and expertise as a Board Director. As we enter 2025, we are eager to continue to make relevant, sustainable community impact possible and improve the lives of those who call the Cape and Islands home.” About Cape & Islands United Way The Cape and Islands United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading social impact on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Partnering with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations, our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good within our region. Our pillars of priority include promoting health, improving educational success, creating housing stability, and encouraging economic stability.