FAIRHAVEN, MA (June 21, 2013) First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union recently announced the following appointments to their Commercial Lending team.
Caroline Norato joins First Citizens’ as Assistant Treasurer, Small Business Lending Officer. She will be responsible for the development and growth of small business and commercial loans throughout the SouthCoast and Cape Cod regions. Norato brings over 16 years of banking experience. She is a graduate of Bryant University and resides in Cranston, RI. She has been a volunteer for the RI Muscular Dystrophy Foundation for over 10 years and is also a member of the Rhode Island Runners Club. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with her family.
Arthur Diedrich joins First Citizens’ as Vice President of Commercial Lending. In his new role, Diedrich is responsible for maintaining and growing commercial loan and deposit relationships in Taunton, Raynham and their surrounding communities as well as in the Cape Cod area. He brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience specializing in small business lending and small to mid-size commercial real estate financing. He is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and currently resides in Cumberland, RI. In his spare time Arthur enjoys cycling, table tennis and spending time with his four children.
About First Citizens’
First Citizens' Federal Credit Union is one of the premier financial institutions in southeastern Massachusetts. With corporate offices in Fairhaven, MA, First Citizens' can trace its roots back to 1937 when it opened its doors as a credit union in Bristol County. Today, with over 63,000 members and assets over $570 million, First Citizens' has full service offices in New Bedford, Raynham, Taunton, Mattapoisett, Falmouth, Mashpee, Hyannis and Orleans. The credit union offers a complete package of personal and business financial services as well as online and mobile banking. For more information, visit www.firstcitizens.org.