James Rizzo serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer at Independent Bank Corp., a leading regional bank headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts. In this pivotal role, he oversees the bank's commercial banking operations, including middle-market lending, commercial real estate financing, and treasury management services. Rizzo drives strategic growth initiatives, fosters key client relationships, and ensures the delivery of tailored financial solutions to businesses across New England, leveraging his deep expertise to support the bank's commitment to community-focused banking. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Rizzo began his career at Fleet Bank, advancing through roles in commercial lending and credit analysis before joining Independent Bank in 2005. His career trajectory includes key positions such as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, where he spearheaded portfolio expansions and navigated complex economic cycles, including the 2008 financial crisis. Rizzo's leadership has been instrumental in growing the bank's commercial loan portfolio by over 150% since his tenure began, earning him recognition as a top banking executive by the Boston Business Journal. Under Rizzo's guidance, Independent Bank has strengthened its market position through innovative product offerings and enhanced digital capabilities for commercial clients. A graduate of Boston College with an MBA from Babson College, he is actively involved in industry associations and serves on the board of several local nonprofits, embodying the bank's values of integrity, collaboration, and community impact.