Christopher Gauthier

Christopher Gauthier has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a focus on commercial lending. Christopher currently holds the role of Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader at Dime Bank since August 2021. Prior to this, they worked as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at the same company. In these roles, they demonstrated strong leadership skills and achieved impressive loan production results. Christopher also played a key role in developing new business lines and expanding the bank's exposure to commercial real estate transactions.

Before joining Dime Bank, Christopher held the position of Assistant Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, where they were responsible for business development, negotiation, and servicing of commercial loans. Christopher had a diverse portfolio of clients and specialized in different types of loans, including commercial mortgages, lines of credit, and SBA 504 loans.

Prior to their role as a Commercial Loan Officer, Christopher worked as a Commercial Relationship Manager, where they successfully managed a portfolio of small business lending relationships and handled debt restructures, risk rating amendments, and collection proceedings. Christopher also gained experience as a Credit Analyst, conducting credit analysis and supporting the loan underwriting process.

Outside of the banking industry, Christopher has served as the Managing Partner of CM Investments, LLC since 2015. Additionally, they worked as a Lecturer at Three Rivers Community College from September 2020 to September 2021.

Christopher Gauthier completed their graduate degree in Banking from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University from 2001 to 2005. In 2009 to 2010, Christopher attended the Connecticut School of Finance and Management, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, they participated in the RMA Loan Officer Resident Seminar in 2008. Christopher's earlier education includes attending Norwich Free Academy from 1996 to 1999, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period.