Independent Bank Corp. Announces Board Appointments

Published: 2025-07-01 13:51:28 ET INDB

Published on 07/01/2025 at 13:51

Independent Bank Corp. has appointed Kenneth J. Ansin and Joseph C. Lerner as a Class I and a Class II Director, respectively, with initial terms expiring at Independent?s 2027 Annual Shareholder Meeting and 2028 Annual Shareholder Meeting, respectively. Rockland Trust also simultaneously appointed Mr. Ansin and Mr. Lerner to its Board of Directors.

In addition, for a period of one year, George Duncan, Chairman of the Board and Founder of Enterprise and Enterprise Bank, will serve in a consultative role to the Independent and Rockland Trust Boards of Directors to support a smooth transition and the successful integration of the organizations. Mr. Ansin is the President of Ansin Consulting Group, advising socially responsible businesses and nonprofits. Mr. Ansin has also co-founded multiple companies, including United Site Services and United Material Management.

Mr. Ansin first joined the Enterprise Bank Board of Directors in 1995 and served on Enterprise Bank?s board until Enterprise Bank merged into the Company in 2025. Additionally, Mr. Ansin previously served as Senior Vice President and Regional Community Banking Director at Enterprise Bank. Mr. Ansin holds a master?s degree in public administration from Harvard University and a bachelor?s degree in political science from UMass Amherst.

In 2018, Mr. Ansin received the Heart of New England Council, Boy Scouts of America?s North Star Award, in recognition of Mr. Ansin?s impacts and contributions to the New England Council. Mr. Ansin is also a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight and PALS and is a board member of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Mr. Lerner currently serves as Managing Partner of 819 Energy LLC and Managing Director of 819 Capital LLC where Mr. Lerner leads investments across energy, real estate, and high-growth sectors.

Mr. Lerner?s other leadership experience includes positions at Invenergy and Community Energy, where Mr. Lerner managed numerous initiatives and built strategic partnerships. Mr. Lerner holds a bachelor?s degree from Trinity College and a master?s degree in energy policy from the University of Montana. Mr. Lerner is also a Corporator of Emerson Hospital.