BankGloucester Selects Bill Esselstyn as Their Next VP of IT
September 2025 – Due to a planned retirement, BankGloucester partnered with Smith & Wilkinson to manage the executive search and selection process for the bank’s next Vice President of IT.
Bill Esselstyn joined BankGloucester after serving Colonial Federal Savings Bank for more than 35 years. With a deep passion for community banking, Bill is a highly strategic technologist ready to use his expertise to drive operational efficiency to benefit the client experience.
The Bank Gloucester engagement was managed by Julia Crouter, Consultant, and Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner.
About BankGloucester
Established in 1887, BankGloucester is a $400 million, state-chartered mutual bank that has proudly served the Cape Ann community for 138 years. The bank leverages advanced technology and a comprehensive suite of banking products to fulfill its mission of delivering exceptional, personalized, and community-focused financial services.
About Smith & Wilkinson
For over 25 years, Smith & Wilkinson has been a trusted executive search and talent advisory partner. Our Financial Services team serves banks, credit unions, service providers, associations, nonbank lenders, financial technology companies, community and economic development organizations, and government-sponsored enterprises in attracting, promoting, and retaining senior leaders who drive long-term business success.
Our financial services executive search work includes Board, C-suite, and Director level engagements across executive leadership, strategy, risk, finance, operations, lending, technology, and wealth management, and more. With industry-leading market insight and a consultative approach, we provide both clients and candidates with exceptional visibility into today’s evolving talent landscape.
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