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JAY — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the retirement of branch manager Diane Jackson and named Amanda Lee as her successor.
“It’s hard to imagine our Jay branch without Diane after a dedicated 14 year career here in the office,” said Shelley Deane, executive vice president, director of human resources and administration. “Diane is known throughout the bank and our community as a mortgage expert. Her knowledge of the industry is impressive and will be greatly missed by both the bank and our customers. We are fortunate to be in a position where we have another financial industry expert, Amanda Lee, on deck and ready to assume the responsibilities that Diane will leave behind. Together, they will see us through a seamless transition over the next several months.”
Jackson, a vice president, came to Franklin Savings Bank in May 2005 as an assistant branch manager and loan officer from another financial institution. In 2015, she was promoted to Jay branch manager after Lorna Niedner was promoted to the director of residential and consumer lending in the main office in Farmington.
Jackson and Niedner made a strong duo in the branch for many years, serving both commercial and residential customers in and around the area, bank officials said. “Jackson is dedicated to the greater Jay and Livermore communities, which can be seen through her ongoing commitment to the chamber executive board as well as leading many community services activities throughout each year,” said a news release announcing her retirement.
In her life outside of the bank, she is married to Dave Jackson; they have two sons along with two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. Jackson is scheduled to retire in July.
In the meantime, Lee will work alongside her to continue the legacy Jackson leaves behind. Lee, from Wilton, joined the Franklin Savings Bank team from her previous branch manager role at a local credit union, where she dedicated many years to serving her customers and communities.
“We’ve watched and competed with Amanda for a while now. We know she lives and breathes the same values as we do here at Franklin Savings Bank,” said Morgan Allarie, vice president, director of branch administration and deposit services. said says, Morgan Allarie, vice president, director of branch administration and deposit services. “She’s an experienced manager, lender and community leader.”
Lee holds a degree in business economics from the University of Maine at Farmington. She stays active in the community by volunteering for various Franklin County Chamber of Commerce events, serving as the treasurer for area youth baseball and serving in a leadership role for an area ATV club.
“Amanda is not only going to be an exciting addition to our Jay office, but also to the Jay community. She is incredibly self-motivated and dedicated to both the bank’s customers and our skilled and experienced workforce,” said Allarie. “We welcome anyone wanting to wish Diane well on her deserving retirement and to virtually meet Amanda to call the branch until banking can return to normal business.”
The bank is holding off on a retirement open house for Jackson, but plans are still underway to celebrate with Jackson in the near future.
PHOTO: Diane Jackson, left, will retire as Jay branch manager of Franklin Savings Bank in July, to be replaced by Amanda Lee. (Submitted photo)
