Country Bank Welcomes Christopher Stevens as First VP, Compliance & CRA Officer
WARE — Country Bank announced the appointment of Christopher Stevens as its new first vice president, Compliance & CRA officer. His extensive background in regulatory compliance and community reinvestment is expected to strengthen the bank’s commitment to integrity, customer trust, and community impact.
“We are excited to welcome Christopher to the Country Bank team,” said Miriam Siegel, chief Culture & Development officer. “His extensive knowledge and expertise in compliance and CRA are already making a meaningful impact, playing a pivotal role in supporting our continued growth and our commitment to responsible banking. With decades of experience and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, Christopher’s leadership aligns seamlessly with our dedication to the communities we serve and our core values of integrity, service, teamwork, excellence, and prosperity.”
Stevens brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including his most recent role as senior associate at KPMG in Boston. There, he assisted large financial institutions with their highest-priority consumer compliance initiatives, helping clients strengthen internal audits, monitoring and testing programs, lending reviews, and regulatory remediation.
His extensive professional background includes serving as a retail branch manager, a bank compliance examiner at both state and federal agencies, and a subject matter expert in compliance. He has led numerous compliance reviews covering the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Community Reinvestment Act, truth in lending, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Flood Protection Act, fair lending, and unfair deceptive acts and practices, among others.
“I am honored to join Country Bank and contribute to its longstanding commitment to its customers and communities,” Stevens said. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to ensure we maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and community reinvestment.”
