Richard Gavegnano

Richard Gavegnano spent 37 years in the investment business with national New York Stock Exchange-member firms, and he retired in 2006, ending his career as a Vice President with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been associated with East Boston Savings Bank for 35 years, serving as Corporator, Trustee and Director. Mr. Gavegnano is the Chairman of the board of East Boston Savings Bank, Meridian Interstate Bancorp and Meridian Financial Services. In 2007 he was appointed CEO of Meridian Interstate Bancorp and Meridian Financial Services, in addition to Investor Relations Officer of Meridian Interstate Bancorp. Mr. Gavegnano has served as Chairman of the board of Hampshire First Bank since 2006.