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We are excited to announce the promotion of Amy Mavris to Vice President, Marketing Communications Officer. In this role, Mavris will supervise the communications team and serve as the marketing lead for company-wide projects. “Amy has worked with the Bank for more than 20 years and we couldn’t be more excited to have her continue to help lead marketing efforts at MVSB,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. “Amy is a natural leader and she always goes above and beyond to support employees and maintain customer focus on company projects. We are thrilled to have […]

We are excited to announce we recently provided Lakes Region Mental Health Center with a $15,000 donation to support their mission of assisting vulnerable populations who need access to safe and stable housing. “MVSB has been a longtime supporter and we are truly grateful for this recent donation,” said Maggie Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer at Lakes Region Mental Health Center. “We are using these funds toward several of our programs and also support the continued upkeep and expansion of our McGrath Street residence in Laconia. This residence provides supportive and safe living for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental […]

Introducing Zelle® – a fast, safe and easy way to send money to friends, family and other people you trust, regardless of where they bank1. Whether you’re paying rent, gifting money, or splitting the cost of a bill, Zelle® has you covered. Log in to online banking or the MVSB mobile app and you’ll find Zelle® in the transactions menu. Not seeing Zelle® in your app? Be sure you’ve downloaded the latest update to get started. Learn more about Zelle® at mvsb.com/Zelle. 1US checking or savings account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes. Zelle […]

We are proud to announce the promotion of Jolene Whitehead to Branch and Business Development Manager. In this role, she will oversee the Bank’s new Rochester office at 21 Farmington Road (Route 11), which is currently under construction and slated to open in late May. “Jolene’s past banking experience and her attentiveness to customers make her an excellent choice for this role,” said Jim Carrigan, Regional Vice President, Branch Manager for Portsmouth. “She has already been busy connecting with local businesses and nonprofits and has been warmly accepted by the community. We look forward to opening this new office with […]

Kim Elfstrom has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Administration at MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank). Kim manages the commercial loan processing team for the Bank. “Kim has been with MVSB for nearly 23 years, and her knowledge and expertise of commercial lending is invaluable,” said John Swedberg, Senior Vice President & Senior Commercial Loan Officer at MVSB. “This is a well-deserved promotion for Kim, who has shown a true dedication to the Bank and the customers we serve.” “I have been working in commercial lending for nearly 30 years and I can honestly say that I love […]

James “Jim” Carrigan was recently promoted to Regional Vice President, Branch and Business Development Manager for MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank). In this role, Carrigan will continue to manage the Bank’s Portsmouth office at 2839 Lafayette Road. He will also support the new Rochester office at 21 Farmington Road (Route 11), which is currently under construction and slated to open in late May. Jolene Whitehead, Branch and Business Development Manager, will oversee Rochester’s daily operations. “This is a well-deserved promotion for Jim, who has done a phenomenal job managing and growing our Portsmouth branch since we opened the doors five […]

We are proud to announce the promotion of Robert “Bob” Davis to Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Team Leader. In this role, Davis will provide leadership and development support for one of the Bank’s regional commercial lending teams, while continuing to assist businesses with their commercial lending needs. He is based out of the Plymouth Branch Office. “This promotion is well-deserved for Bob, who has shown exceptional leadership and expertise in our Commercial Lending Department,” said John Swedberg, Senior Vice President Commercial Lending Officer at MVSB. “He has more than 30 years of experience and we are excited to have […]

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to support Santa Fund of the Greater Lakes Region by donating $15,000 to support their mission of providing community assistance to children in need in the Lakes Region. “Generous gifts like this one from MVSB help the Santa Fund provide assistance and programs to local children,” said Kathy Crane, Santa Fund Board of Directors Treasurer. “There is a lot of need in the Lakes Region, not only in the winter but throughout the year. We are proud to be an all-volunteer organization and the community support we have received goes a long way […]