Melvin Tutiven Joins Mt. Washington Bank As Manager of Roxbury Highland Branch in Jamaica Plain

(South Boston, MA – September 10, 2008) – “Boston’s Community Bank,” Mt. Washington Bank, today announced the addition of Melvin Tutiven as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of its newest branch location at 515 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Tutiven, a former branch manager for Citizen’s Bank, will build upon Mt. Washington Bank’s reputation for good corporate citizenship and exemplary customer service. Tutiven will also focus on bringing Mt. Washington Banks Totally Free Checking product and other business products to the local business community. With the addition of the Roxbury Highland Branch, Mt. Washington Bank now has six branches located in South Boston, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain with combined assets over $550 million.

“Melvin’s branch management experience and community involvement makes him a terrific leader for the Roxbury Highland Branch. We believe our prospective and current customers will benefit from his professional experience and his focus on customer service,” said Edward J. Merritt, President and CEO of Mt. Washington Bank.

The Roxbury Highland Branch of Mt. Washington Bank, formerly the site of Roxbury Highland Bank which merged with Mt. Washington Bank earlier this year, will undergo renovations later this year with an estimated completion date of Spring 2009. The branch will remain open during renovations.

About Melvin Tutiven

Tutiven joins Mt. Washington Bank with over six years experience as a banking branch manager at Citizen’s Bank and has strong customer service experience from his work at Sarni Corporation and Marriott Hotel Boston. Tutiven is fluent in Spanish and is active with the United Way, St. Mary’s Parish in Waltham and the New England Ecuadorian Foundation’s “Help for the Children.”

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About Mt. Washington Bank
Founded in 1893, Mt. Washington Bank is an independent, mutually-owned bank. In addition to offering a full range of products and services for consumers and businesses, Mt. Washington Bank prides itself on providing excellent service to their customers in the communities of South Boston, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain, as well as being a great corporate citizen. Through the Mt. Washington Charitable Foundation, the bank dedicates 10% of its annual earnings to organizations and programs focused on education, culture, and youth.