Smith & Wilkinson and Main Street Bank Hires New Chief Commercial Lending Officer
September 2025 – Smith & Wilkinson partnered with Main Street Bank to hire their new Chief Commercial Lending Officer, Jessica Royce.
We worked to identify a leader who could drive strategic growth, build strong relationships with business clients, and lead a high-performing team of lenders and portfolio managers. We looked for candidates who could collaborate with the executive management team, report directly to the CEO, and deliver on the bank’s strategic objectives and profitability targets.
Jessica Royce stood out as the ideal choice. With over a decade of experience in commercial lending and credit, Jessica brings both deep expertise and a passion for helping businesses succeed. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to structure, negotiate, and underwrite a wide range of complex commercial lending transactions. Her proven track record of fostering strong, lasting client relationships has resulted in exceptional origination and retention levels, exactly the kind of impact Main Street Bank was seeking.
What truly set Jessica apart was not only her technical skill, but also her outgoing, service-oriented approach. She thrives on working closely with diverse businesses, learning their unique challenges and opportunities, and tailoring financial solutions that help them grow. For Jessica, lending is more than just numbers; it is about building partnerships that strengthen both the business community and the bank’s reputation as a trusted financial partner.
As CCLO, Jessica now leads a talented team of lenders, portfolio managers, and support staff. Her leadership ensures that the team’s efforts are aligned with the bank’s long-term goals, while her collaborative spirit makes her a key contributor at the executive management table. She brings energy, insight, and a relentless commitment to customer success, qualities that make her not only the best candidate for the role but also a driving force in Main Street Bank’s continued growth.
A huge thank you to Chris Kelley and Cameron Boyd for their meticulous approach in sourcing the perfect candidate. Their work exemplifies Smith & Wilkinson’s commitment to going beyond résumé matching to identify leaders who not only meet the requirements of the role but also embody the spirit, values, and vision of our clients.
About Main Street Bank
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Main Street Bank is approximately $1.6B, mutually chartered community bank that serves both consumer and commercial customers in central and eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire by providing a full range of innovative products and services. The bank has six retail offices, a Commercial Banking Center in Boston, and an Operations Center in Marlborough.
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