MANCHESTER, NH (May 6, 2022) — While employers across the country continue to struggle to hire and retain existing employees, St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, recently celebrated 27 employees with over 20 years of service each.
The credit union’s President’s Club, which launched in 2010, recognizes and thanks employees who have reached 20 or more years of service. To celebrate a collective 748 years of service among the Club members, the 2020/2021 dinner was held at the Puritan Backroom.
“I look forward to the President’s Club Dinner every year to celebrate with these dedicated employees,” explains Ron Covey, President and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank. “They are truly representative of our culture and heritage.”
Carol Lynne Vieira, Senior Sales & Service Representative, DW Highway branch, was recognized for 35 years of service. Lisa Allard, Electronic & Deposit Operations Manager; Laurie Langevin, Branch Sales & Service Manager II, DW Highway; and Sunshine Voisine, Residential Loan Officer, were recognized for 30 years of service. Recognized for 25 years of service were Judy Leclerc, Senior Residential Loan Officer; and Sue Descoteaux, Senior IRA/HAS & CD Specialist. Sue Aronson, the credit union’s recently retired Front Desk Receptionist/Switchboard Operator, was also recognized for 25 years of service.
Additions to the President’s Club in 2020 included Jack Crane, Senior Wealth Management Advisor, SMFS; and Eileen St. Amand, Member Contact Center Representative. Lisa Viau, Director of Operations, was added to the President’s Club in 2021.
The mission of St. Mary’s Bank is to help members achieve their financial goals by providing best-in-market-service and trusted financial advice, and the faithful service of these employees helps the credit union live out its mission every day.
About St. Mary’s Bank
Founded in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1908, St. Mary’s Bank is the first credit union in the nation. It makes progressive financial products and services available and affordable to consumers and businesses. Members enjoy excellent service, competitive rates, low fees, and state-of-the-art banking services. Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, St. Mary’s Bank has eleven branch locations in Manchester, Hudson, Londonderry, Milford, Nashua and Portsmouth, and a mortgage center in Concord. For more information, call 1-888-786-2791 or visit www.stmarysbank.com.
Photo caption: Annual St. Mary’s Bank President's Club Dinner
Standing, from left: Sue Aronson, Judy Leclerc, Eileen St. Amand, Kimberly Pare, Jung Rizzi, Lisa Viau, Lisa Vaal, Jack Crane, Bob DesMeules, Mark Zarakotas. Seated, from left: Marianne Ouellette, Carol Lynne Vieira, Sue Harrington, Laurie Langevin, Kathy Poole, Anne Canty, Sue Descoteaux, Jessica Emerson, Emma Raymond.
Missing from photo: Diane McNamara, Linda Girard, Lisa Allard, Sunshine Voisine, Shirley Bhutto, Laurie Cardow.