Bridge Builder – Thomas “Doc” Daugherty
For over three years now, Thomas “Doc” Daugherty has provided residents of Megan’s House financial literacy training, while also helping them rebuild credit and opening bank accounts, which is challenging for many in recovery.
Thomas “Doc” Daugherty joined Eastern Bank as a Vice President of the Retail Baking division in 2012. He is responsible for managing the Central Street branch located in Lowell, MA. His duties include developing sales, Customer service, gaining market growth and the development of the Assistant Managers and Operations Associates throughout the Merrimack Valley area and Southern New Hampshire.
Prior to joining Eastern Bank, Doc started his professional career at MBNA where he successfully loaned out over 6 billion dollars in the US, Canada and MBNA Spain.
He was the National Sales Manager for Merrill Edge (Bank of America) where he oversaw the integration of over 300 Financial Solutions Advisors and seven Regional Sales Managers. Before working at Merrill, he was a Market Manager, managing 30 banking centers in the Boston area where he was ranked 7th out of 250 Market Managers.
Doc currently sits on the boards of The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Project Learn, Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Acre Family Day Care and the Cambodian Mutual Assistance. He teaches financial literacy throughout the Merrimack Valley and within Eastern Bank Doc is a member of the Asian American Professional Collection, The Sustainability Network, Heart of Eastern and the Military Veterans and Families Network.
Why “Doc” Supports Megan’s House:
“Eastern Bank is committed to helping our community learn about financial capability. Last year, along with MASSHIRE, I had the great opportunity to present to the head of the FDIC regarding financial capability and the fantastic programs that Lowell is engaging. Among the things we provide: helping rebuild credit, understand finances, teaching how to budget money, interviewing skills and reestablishing back into the community by providing the necessary financial tools. Megan’s House does such an amazing job helping those in recovery and we are honored to help.”