The Village Bank
Kate Kear, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at The Village Bank, where responsibilities include acting as the main HR contact for employees, supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, managing the HRIS system, and driving wellness programs. Prior experience includes a role as a Human Resources Generalist at Newton Public Schools, where consultation on employee relations and regulatory standards was emphasized, and a position at Massachusetts Bay Community College focused on recruitment processes and support for faculty and staff. Kate Kear began a career in the banking sector, progressing from a Teller position at Benjamin Franklin Bank to Head Teller at Rockland Trust, where supervisory duties and training were a focus. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from New England College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University.
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The Village Bank
Member FDIC – Member DIF – Equal Housing Lender – NMLS #408536 With a proud history spanning more than a century, The Village Bank is now the only remaining mutual community bank headquartered in the City of Newton. With full-service offices located in the heart of seven unique villages in Newton and neighboring Wayland, the Bank provides area residents and businesses with outstanding financial products and services, with the added advantage of local knowledge, local experience, and local decisions. Our commitment to helping build a better community is legendary. In the past decade alone, The Village Bank has donated nearly $2 million in support of initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the neighborhoods we serve. We are pleased to measure our success by the meaningful relationships we have established over the years as a result of our strong commitment to our customers and our community.