Mark Pelletier, senior data analyst lead for St. Mary’s Bank, has been named 2023 Young Professional of the Year by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA).
The CCUA represents credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Pelletier was selected from nominees aged 40 and under whose actions show commitment to the principles and cooperative business model of credit unions.
The CCUA’s Awards of Excellence winners were recognized at a luncheon on October 12 during the CCUA’s third annual APEX Conference at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, CT.
Pelletier was nominated by St. Mary’s Bank executive leadership and his peers for his commitment to finding data-driven solutions as well as his inclusive leadership and dedication to volunteerism.
“Mark brings the right amount of experience, enthusiasm, work ethic, and cooperative spirit to our organization,” read an excerpt from the nomination. “He and his team are guiding St. Mary's Bank business owners by providing them with information that will lead them to data-driven decisions.”
“Mark is a committed professional. He strives to do his best at work, while helping others in the community, and supporting his team in their success,” said Tyler White, executive vice president and chief information officer. “He accomplishes this all with a smile!”
For the past two years, Pelletier has also excelled in the role of Chairperson for the St. Mary’s Bank Young Professionals Group (YPG).
“He has been the active force behind guiding the group…by organizing and hosting monthly meetings, meeting with leadership to discuss YPG initiatives, working with vendors to plan education and career advancement workshops, and onboarding new members,” the nomination continued. “New members feel a certain excitement about the group because Mark warmly welcomes them with opportunities and options on involvement.”
Outside of work, Pelletier enjoys playing disc golf, sharpening his carpentry skills, and spending time with his wife, Kara, and their two sons Nolan and Dean.
Mark Pelletier, Senior Data Analyst Lead at St. Mary’s Bank