Veteran banking executive Mary Jane Ricker has joined Nashua-based Millyard Bank as chief lending officer.

Ricker, who has held executive-level positions in commercial lending and banking operations with various New Hampshire financial institutions, most recently was senior vice president of commercial services at BankProv.

In addition, Ricker has served on boards of several organizations, including United Way, Capital Region Holiday Food Program and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Boots to Business” program for veterans.