Hingham, Mass.-based HinghamInstitution for Savings' board on Sept. 28 elected Cristian Melej asvice president and CFO, effective Oct. 17.

He was CFO for C1 Bank, which was acquired by Bank of the Ozarks Inc. in July.

Hingham Institution for Savings also disclosed in a Form 8-Kthe appointment of Assistant Vice President/Controller and Interim CFO Eileen Trainor as vice president and treasurer.