Daniel DeCosta, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BayCoast
Bank, has been appointed to the Bristol Community College Board of Trustees.
DeCosta earned a Bachelor of Science in business information systems from the University
of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Charlton College of Business. He also completed the Leadership
SouthCoast program in 2010.
Daniel DeCosta is an accomplished technology and operations executive with more than
20 years of leadership experience in financial services, corporate governance and
community service. As Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BayCoast
Bank, he is responsible for enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity oversight
and operational resilience within a highly regulated financial institution.
His commitment to education and community impact is demonstrated through his longstanding
volunteer work. DeCosta has served as a technology advisor to organizations such as
United Way of Greater Fall River, Steppingstone, Inc., and Bristol Community College.
He also serves as a member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Charlton College of Business Board of Trustees.
Bristol Community College’s Board of Trustees is made up of regional business and community leaders who work tirelessly to ensure
the college’s institutional initiatives remain at the highest level of quality.
Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
