Rick Banks

Rick Banks serves as Vice President Commercial Lender at BayCoast Bank since April 2019, focusing on providing trusted advisory services to businesses in the Rhode Island region. Prior to this role, Rick held the position of Vice President Relationship Manager at Citizens Bank from January 2015 to April 2019, managing relations with businesses generating between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in annual sales. From September 2012 to December 2014, Rick was Vice President Branch Manager for Bank Newport, overseeing customer relations and staff development in the Narragansett and Coventry offices. Earlier in their career, Rick worked at Citizens Bank as Branch Manager II and Assistant Vice President from September 2002 to September 2012, where responsibilities included developing business plans to exceed sales objectives. Rick holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from the Community College of Rhode Island, obtained between 2007 and 2011.