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The Community Builders

Boston-based The Community Builders has announced the retirement of Beverly Bates and the appointment of Patricia Belden as her replacement as executive vice president for real estate development, both effective March 30. The Community Builders is one of America’s largest and most active nonprofit developers.

Freedom Credit Union

West Springfield-based Freedom Credit Union has hired Debra Mainolfi as a branch officer for its West Springfield location.

Hanscom Federal Credit Union

Hanscom Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Partner Relations Maria Porto was named vice president of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Santander Bank

Santander Bank’s Boston-based U.S. division has named Pierre P. Habis as its next head of consumer and business banking, effective May 4. Habis joins Santander Bank after 11 years at MUFG Union Bank, where he was managing director and head of consumer banking, and president of PurePoint Financial.