Samantha McDonald Discusses UniBank’s Leadership Change and Regional Expansion Vision

May 5, 2026

UniBank’s appointment of Ed Augustus as CEO signals a strategic push to grow its footprint in Worcester and across Central Massachusetts. Augustus, who assumed the role on March 2, 2026, brings decades of public-sector leadership experience and deep ties to the regional business community. Samantha McDonald spoke with the Worcester Business Journal about the leadership transition and what it could mean for the bank’s expansion plans.

“It’s an interesting and exciting hire,” Samantha said. “UniBank has a solid place in south county, but trying to expand a little more into the city and into more Central Mass, choosing somebody who knows both the state government and the city like the back of his hands is a good choice.”

Read the article “Ed Augustus’ next act: Growing UniBank” on the Worcester Business Journal website (subscription required).