Camden National Bank completed three executive appointments that strengthen its commercial banking leadership and enhance support for clients across Northern New England.
Kate Brunelle has been named executive vice president, chief credit officer; Ryan Smith has been named executive vice president, commercial banking; and Barbara Raths has been named executive vice president, treasury management and government banking. Together, these leaders bring extensive expertise in commercial banking, treasury management and credit to better serve businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations across the region.
“These experienced leaders bring a relationship-first approach and complementary strengths that will enhance how we support commercial clients across Northern New England,” Simon Griffiths, president and CEO of Camden National Bank, said. “Their collective strengths position us to deepen client relationships, expand our capabilities and deliver the responsive guidance businesses, municipalities and nonprofits need to grow and navigate an increasingly complex financial environment.”
Brunelle joins Camden National Bank from TD Bank, where she built a 20-year career in commercial banking, credit risk, and complex credit restructuring. Most recently, she served as a senior credit officer in workout for the specialty and middle market portfolio, structuring complex commercial credit requests for companies in special situations across a range of industries and revenue sizes. Her experience leading workout teams and managing complex commercial and corporate credit situations adds depth to Camden National Bank’s credit leadership and supports its disciplined, relationship-focused commercial strategy.
Smith joined Camden National Bank in 2012 and has held senior leadership roles across commercial banking and credit administration. He previously led Camden National Bank’s commercial banking team and most recently has served as chief credit officer, bringing deep experience in relationship banking, credit and risk management to his new role. This background positions him to advance the bank’s commercial strategy with a strong focus on disciplined growth and client service.
Raths joined Camden National Bank in 2019 and has led treasury management and government banking strategies for business, nonprofit and public-sector clients. Her background includes government banking at People’s United Bank, corporate treasury finance at WEX, and public finance leadership as deputy state treasurer for the State of Maine. Her experience across public finance and treasury management strengthens Camden National Bank’s ability to deliver tailored solutions for municipalities, nonprofits and commercial clients.
