Marcus Weeks, MVSB President, presents a present to Moe Lafreniere.
MVSB has announced the retirement of Maurice “Moe” Lafreniere from its Board of Directors, effective March 31. Lafreniere joined the MVSB Board of Directors in 1988 and has served for 38 years, including time in leadership roles, providing steady guidance that helped shape the Bank’s governance, growth and continued commitment to mutual community banking.
In recognition of his many years of dedicated service and lasting contributions, Lafreniere was recognized by MVSB for his leadership and lasting effects on the organization.
“Moe’s impact on MVSB and the broader mutual banking organization has been significant,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “His financial expertise, thoughtful governance and steady leadership helped guide the Bank through periods of growth and change while remaining true to our mission and values. Moe was a strong advocate for our staff, customers and communities, and he truly understood the role of a mutual community bank. He never lost sight of that responsibility and consistently held management accountable to keep it front and center in every decision we make. We are deeply grateful for the perspective and insight he brought to the Board.”
Lafreniere brought extensive executive and governance experience to his role. He previously served for 20 years as Chief Financial Officer of the Common Man Family, contributing to the organization’s long‑term financial strategy and operational growth. In addition to his service on the MVSB Board of Directors, Lafreniere has served on the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) since its formation in 2013, helping guide the mutual holding company and its affiliates, including MVSB, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole and NHTrust.
Throughout his tenure, Lafreniere served on several MVSB Board committees, including Compensation, Audit and Governance, offering thoughtful insight and a collaborative, disciplined approach to Board leadership. His longstanding commitment to community involvement also included decades of nonprofit leadership and volunteer service with the Plymouth Rotary Club, First Star Tonight, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, and others.
