Maine Community Bank will see a leadership change in its commercial banking division as the chief commercial officer plans to retire at the end of May.
Matt Early, senior vice president and director of commercial banking, has been named as his successor and will assume the role following Karl Suchecki’s retirement, the bank said.
Suchecki joined the bank in 2004 as a commercial banker and held several leadership roles before being named chief commercial officer in 2019. He is credited with helping shape the bank’s commercial strategy and expand relationships with businesses and organizations across Maine.
“Karl has been a steady hand through an enormous amount of change and growth, and he’s done it by building trust, developing people, and consistently showing up for customers,” said Steve deCastro, CEO of Maine Community Bank. “The strength of our commercial team is a direct reflection of his leadership. We are grateful for his contributions and the example he has set for so many of our colleagues.”
About Early
In this new role, Early will oversee the commercial banking division and focus on networking, partnership development and relationship building.
“We’re well-positioned for continued growth across our expanded southern and central Maine footprint,” Early told Mainebiz. “The merger increased our lending capacity and broadened our expertise, strengthening our ability to support Maine’s small businesses, housing development initiatives and the evolving commercial needs of our communities.
“My focus is on continuing to invest in our team so we can build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and deepen our commitment to helping local businesses grow and thrive,” he continued.
He has more than 30 years of banking experience and a long history of involvement in economic development efforts in Maine.
Early is a graduate of the University of Maine and holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He has served on the board of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association and works with local housing authorities on affordable housing initiatives.
Maine Community Bank has branches in Auburn, Biddeford, Brunswick, Kennebunk, Lewiston, Scarborough, Waterboro, Westbrook and Windham. Maine Community Bancorp was established in 2016 as a mutual holding company that owns Biddeford Savings Bank and Mechanics Savings Bank.
Maine Community Bank ranks No. 6 among the largest Maine-based banks, according to the 2026 Mainebiz Book of Lists. That ranking is based on assets as of June 30, 2025.
