Bank of New Hampshire announced the promotion of Christopher Walkley to Senior Vice President – Commercial Banker/Team Leader.

He joined Bank of New Hampshire in October 2011 as a Junior Credit Analyst. In a short time, Walkley progressed to the role of Credit Analyst and gained valuable experience prior to becoming a Commercial Banking Officer.

In this role, Walkley will be responsible for managing a sizable loan portfolio and for supervising designated Commercial Bankers, providing existing/prospective customers with detailed information regarding the benefits of BNH commercial loan products and services, and building strong, professional relationships with existing and prospective customers through providing quality service and becoming a trusted resource for customers.

Walkley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Union College, an MBA from William and Mary College and is a graduate of the American Bankers Association National Commercial Lending School, Massachusetts Commercial Lending School and the Northern New England School for Financial Studies. He is a recent graduate of Leadership Lakes Region and is currently serving on the board of directors for Belknap Economic Development Corporation and as the treasurer for the Lakes Region Boys and Girls Club Endowment Board.

“Chris has been an integral part of the Commercial Banking Team at BNH for many years. His dedication to his clients, community, and the bank is unsurpassed. I look forward him continuing to make an outsized contribution to our success in this new leadership role,” said Ross Bartlett, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking & Risk Officer for Bank of New Hampshire.