Terence McGinnis (Terry)

Terence (Terry) McGinnis has extensive work experience in the legal and banking sectors. Terence (Terry) currently holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Newburyport Bank since March 2022. Prior to this, Terry worked as Senior "Of Counsel" at Nutter, McClennen & Fish from June 2019 to February 2022.

Before entering the private sector, Terry served in the public sector as the Commissioner of Banks for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from September 2016 to December 2018. Terence (Terry) also held the position of General Counsel, Executive Vice President, and Secretary at Eastern Bank from September 2004 to September 2016.

Terry's early career includes working as an Assistant General Counsel for BankBoston/FleetBoston Financial from 1982 to 2004. Terence (Terry) started their professional journey as an Associate Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Rules from 1979 to 1982.

Terence (Terry) McGinnis has a comprehensive education history. Terence (Terry) attended Boston College Law School, where they obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Following this, they pursued further studies at Boston College Graduate School, where they completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Political Science/American Government. Prior to their graduate studies, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Merrimack College, focusing on English Literature and Political Science. Additionally, Salem State University awarded him an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa).