Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands (BBBSCCI) is pleased to welcome Scott Kwarta, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, to their Cape & Islands Leadership Council to help further the agency’s mission.
“We are extremely pleased that Scott will be joining our Leadership Council,” said JR Mell, Region Director for BBBSCCI. “His background in nonprofit boards, strategic planning and passion for youth causes will be a true asset to furthering our mission through the next strategic plan.”
Kwarta has more than 25 years of experience in senior roles at several leading financial institutions in New England, including Workers Credit Union, UniBank for Savings, BankNewport and Citizens Financial Group. He is passionate about helping others and supports a variety of charitable causes, including financial education and awareness, support for the LGBTQ+ community, and youth development and resources.
“I am excited to join the BBBSCCI Leadership Council,” said Kwarta. “I have respected the work of the organization for a long time and I am looking forward to working with the rest of the Council and the entire team at BBBSCCI.”
Kwarta is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fordham University. He currently serves as the Treasurer for Franklin Federated Church in Franklin, MA.