The Board of Directors of North Shore Bank is pleased to announce Michael R. Wheeler as the new president and chief executive officer of North Shore Bank. Mr. Wheeler succeeds Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., who will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to contribute his strategic insight and leadership to the bank.
Mr. Wheeler brings extensive experience in banking and financial services, having served as president and chief operating officer of North Shore Bank over the past six years. His vision, operational expertise, and commitment to the bank’s mission have been instrumental in driving innovation and customer service. Prior to joining North Shore Bank, Mike served as the president and chief executive officer of Beverly Bank.
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO, and I look forward to continuing the legacy of excellence and community commitment that North Shore Bank is known for,” said Wheeler. “I am grateful for Kevin’s mentorship and leadership, and I look forward to his continued involvement in the future success of the bank.”
Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., who has served as CEO since 2015, has played a pivotal role in the bank’s expansion and modernization. Under his guidance, North Shore Bank has achieved significant milestones in growth, customer products and services, digital banking, and community engagement.
“It has been a privilege to serve as CEO,” said Tierney. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident in Mike’s ability to lead the bank into the future. I look forward to supporting the bank as its Executive Chairman.”
The leadership transition reflects the Board’s ongoing commitment to strategic succession planning and organizational excellence.
North Shore Bank, headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts, has served the community for more than 130 years. The bank has approximately $3 billion in assets and offers a complete line of consumer and business deposit and lending products and services through 25 branches located throughout the North and South Shore regions of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The bank’s mission—providing individualized financial support, a suite of comprehensive products and services, and smart banking technology—ensures customers can unlock their potential and build a successful future. Through sponsorship and charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, North Shore Bank supports non-profit organizations and causes throughout the communities they serve. In 2024, The Giving Tree donated nearly $770,000 and over the last decade has donated more than $4.5 million.
In 2024, North Shore Bank joined the Hometown Financial Group, a $6.6 billion multibank mutual holding company headquartered in Easthampton, Massachusetts, and the parent company of the family of banks that includes bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, as well as Hometown Mortgage. Hometown Financial Group and their banks are proud to be recognized nationally as a three-time USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner and a two-time Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry award winner by Energage, a Top Places to Work award winner by The Boston Globe, and a Top Workplaces award winner by the Hartford Courant.
For more information on North Shore Bank, visit NorthShore-Bank.com.