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FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotions of three officers — Katie Deming to Farmington branch manager, Jennifer Merrill to commercial loan officer in Rumford and Seth Noonkester to assistant branch manager in Rangeley.
“We are pleased to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of these three rising stars,” said Human Resources Director Kelsea Pinkham. “These promotions are well-deserved, we look forward to their ongoing success in their new leadership positions.”
As branch manager in Farmington, Deming will continue to provide customers with service on deposit items while also coordinating the continuous training and development of the customer service team. Deming has worked at the bank for 11 years and is a wealth of knowledge regarding the bank’s deposit products and services, bank officials said. She lives in Chesterville with her husband, Marcus.
In Rumford, Merrill, as commercial loan officer, will serve area business customers. Merrill has worked closely with longtime FSB lender Rich Allen, and is looking forward to providing her own customers with next level service. Businesses in the Rumford/Bethel region are encouraged to reach out and explore ways that Merrill, Allen and, and Franklin Savings Bank can provide support in reaching financial goals. Merrill has been with the bank for more than 20 years and resides in Andover with her husband, Rick.
Noonkester joined the bank in early in 2021, and was previously manager at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. He brings a great management style as assistant branch manager, bank officials said, and is quickly learning the ropes from branch manager Leeanna Wilbur. He and his significant other, Sarita, call Rangeley home.
“Franklin Savings Bank is a great place to work and offers meaningful lifelong careers,” said Franklin Savings Bank President and CEO Timothy Thompson. “We are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals committed to training our future bankers who are eager to learn and grow.”
Franklin Savings Bank serves Maine’s western, central, and Downeast regions from eight locations.
