MIDDLEBORO, Mass., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mayflower Bank (Nasdaq: MFLR) announced today that William Fuller has recently been appointed to its Board of Directors to fill the vacancy on the Board created upon the death earlier this year of former Director Lorenzo Wood, Jr.

A native and resident of Middleboro, Mr. Fuller is a registered financial advisor who advises clients on mutual funds, annuities and life insurance. He is also the founder and president of Professional Bartending Services, a licensed beverage catering company serving corporate clients and private events throughout New England and the president of the Central Cafe in Middleboro. In his new role as a Director of Mayflower Bank, Mr. Fuller will be involved in strategic planning and policy development efforts, corporate oversight, and business development initiatives. His term of service will begin immediately.

In announcing this appointment, Mayflower Bank President Ted Pratt said, 'Mayflower is pleased to welcome Bill Fuller to our Board of Directors and looks forward to working with him to serve the best interests of our shareholders, our customers, and the communities we serve. Given his experience, business acumen, and his close involvement in Middleboro affairs, we anticipate Bill will be of significant help in furthering Mayflower's commitment as a community bank.'

Mr. Fuller received a Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude from Westfield State College. He is very active in the community and involved with several local organizations including the Middleboro Cobras Football Team, Middleboro Little League Baseball and the Mitchell Memorial Club. Mr. Fuller resides in Middleboro with his wife Stephanie and their five children.

Mayflower Bank is a Massachusetts-chartered cooperative bank specializing in residential and commercial lending and traditional banking and deposit services. The Bank currently serves Southeastern Massachusetts from its main office in Middleboro, with additional full-service branches in Bridgewater, Lakeville, Plymouth, Rochester and Wareham. All of the Bank's deposits are insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to applicable limits. All amounts above those limits are insured in full by the Share Insurance Fund (SIF) of Massachusetts. For further information on Mayflower Bank please visit www.mayflowerbank.com.

SOURCE Mayflower Bank