MANCHESTER, N.H. (March 12, 2026) — Machias Savings Bank today announced the continued growth of its Manchester, New Hampshire, commercial banking team with the addition of Andrew Patton as vice president, commercial banking, and Jamie Brewer as senior vice president and New Hampshire regional market manager.
Based in Manchester, Patton will work closely with business owners, developers and nonprofit organizations across southern New Hampshire, delivering relationship-driven commercial lending solutions and strategic financial guidance to support long-term growth.
Patton has more than 15 years of experience in commercial banking and credit leadership. He has held leadership roles ranging from Vice President of Commercial Banking to Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, where he managed complex commercial loan portfolios and oversaw credit and risk management functions. His background includes commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate financing, SBA lending and portfolio management.
“What drew me to Machias Savings Bank is its deep commitment to the communities it serves.” said Patton. “Local decision-making, strong relationships, and long-term partnerships are core to the bank’s culture, and they mirror how I work with clients every day. I’m excited to support business across New Hampshire as a trusted financial partner.”
Patton holds a B.S. in business administration from Worcester State University and has earned the Certified Underwriter & Business Lending Professional (CUBLP) designation. He lives in New Hampshire with his family and is actively engaged in the community.
Jamie Brewer joins the Manchester team with 20 years of banking and financial services experience. A trusted adviser, he has supported businesses of all sizes across New Hampshire, southern Maine and northern Massachusetts, with expertise in commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate and liquidity strategies.
Before joining Machias Savings Bank, Brewer served as senior vice president and commercial relationship manager, focused on middle-market commercial and industrial lending. His career also includes roles as a branch manager, business banker and special assets manager.
“Machias Savings Bank stands out for its commitment to building meaningful partnerships with the businesses it serves,” Brewer said. “I’m excited to join a team that prioritizes responsiveness and local insight and decision-making for our clients.”
Originally from Northern Maine, Brewer has spent the last 20 years in the greater Portsmouth area. He holds a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Maine at Presque Isle and an M.S. in Banking and Financial Services Management from Boston University. Dedicated to his community, he volunteers as Treasurer for Lamprey Health Care.
For more information, visit www.machiassavings.bank/new-hampshire
About Machias Savings Bank
With nearly $2.6 billion in assets, 300 employees, and 16 locations from Caribou, Maine to Manchester, New Hampshire, Machias Savings Bank seeks to move their customers forward through financial health, one person, one business and one community at a time. Founded in 1869 and a leader in customer experience and community, Machias works to expand its impact beyond products and services through community donations, its employee volunteer program, and by personalizing each customer relationship to help Maine businesses and individuals find their “YES!” More details about Machias Savings Bank can be found online at machiassavings.bank. Member FDIC.
