We are pleased to announce that Edward M. Augustus Jr. is our Golden Hammer Honoree.

Ed Augustus joined UniBank in March 2026 as Chief Executive Officer. Previously, he was appointed by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in June 2023 to lead the newly created Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, where he oversaw statewide efforts to increase housing production, lower housing costs, fund community development, manage public housing, and operate homelessness prevention and housing stabilization programs.

Augustus brings more than 35 years of public service experience. Before joining the Healey‑Driscoll Administration, he served as city manager of Worcester, leading the city’s widely recognized “Worcester Renaissance,” including major development, infrastructure investment, and the $240 million redevelopment of the Canal District and Kelley Square, highlighted by the relocation of the WooSox and construction of Polar Park. His earlier roles include director of Government & Community Relations at the College of Holy Cross, Massachusetts state senator, and senior staff positions in Congress and the U.S. Department of Education.