Cape & Coast Bank’s John Cooke Appointed to Cape Abilities Board of Directors

HYANNIS, Mass., June 9, 2026 — Cape Abilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, has appointed John Cooke, Cape & Coast Bank First Vice President-Marketing Officer, to its Board of Directors.

As an accomplished marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience and over a decade of service with Cape & Coast Bank, Cooke brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Cape-based nonprofit’s board. As First Vice President-Marketing Officer, Cooke has greatly enhanced the bank’s visibility and community engagement and was most recently at the forefront of Cape & Coast Bank’s 2025 rebrand, overseeing numerous aspects including messaging, client communications, and creative direction.

“I’m honored to be joining the Board of Directors for an organization that is close to my heart and has had a tremendous impact for communities across Cape Cod for more than 50 years,” said Cooke. “I look forward to advancing Cape Abilities’ mission through thoughtful and collaborative work.”

“Cape Abilities is grateful for its longstanding partnership with Cape & Coast Bank and is pleased to welcome John Cooke to our Board of Directors,” said Molly Karlson, Cape Abilities Board of Directors Chairperson. “His leadership and expertise will help guide our continued growth and deepen our impact across the community.”

About Cape & Coast Bank

Cape & Coast Bank is an independent mutual community bank headquartered in Hyannis, Mass.  Founded in 1921 and formerly known as The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, the institution has more than $1.6 billion in assets and 170 employees. It operates nine full-service branches throughout the Cape and a mortgage office in Provincetown.

Cape & Coast Bank offers digital and traditional personal banking solutions, as well as customized commercial banking services for businesses of all sizes. The bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF), which means 100% of deposit balances, regardless of amount, are insured in full.

Through Cape & Coast Bank’s charitable foundation and corporate giving initiatives, it also partners with nonprofit organizations to address the needs and challenges facing communities throughout Barnstable County.

Visit Cape & Coast Bank online at capeandcoastbank.com, and follow on

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

About Cape Abilities

Founded in 1968, Cape Abilities is a 501(c)(3) Massachusetts nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to achieve meaningful and valued roles in their communities.

The organization serves all of Cape Cod and operates two social enterprises, Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis and Cape Abilities Thrift in West Yarmouth.