Charter Oak

promotions

WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has promoted six employees in its Human Resources and Operations departments, including three who were named to the newly created position of Branch Officer. Promotions included Kayla Burgess, manager of Charter Oak’s Putnam branch.

The newly promoted employees include Kim Bryant, Charter Oak’s new Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. 

The three new Branch Officers are: Sonya Armstrong, who manages Charter Oak’s Dayville and Killingly High School branches, and has been with the credit union since 2005. Sonya has served as a Teller, Member Service Representative and Work Leader. She was promoted to Branch Manager in 2008. Sonya lives in Brooklyn; Virgen Pettini, who manages Charter Oak’s Boston Post Road branch in Waterford, has been with Charter Oak since 1996. Virgen has served as a Teller, Member Service Representative and Work Leader. She was promoted to Branch Manager in 2005; Namie Tedford, who manages Charter Oak’s Norwich and Willimantic branches, has been with the credit union since 1985. Namie has held a number of positions with Charter Oak, including Teller, Member Service Representative and Member Relations Coordinator. She was promoted to Branch Manager in 2006. 

In addition, Charter Oak promoted two employees to new Branch Manager positions within its 14-branch network: Kayla Burgess is the new Branch Manager at Charter Oak’s Putnam branch. She joined Charter Oak in 2011 as a Member Service Representative and was promoted to Supervisor in 2012 at Charter Oak’s Pawcatuck branch, and then moved to the Putnam branch in 2013. Kayla lives in Danielson; Jeannettia Hunt is the new Branch Manager at Charter Oak’s Pawcatuck branch. She joined Charter Oak in 2000 and has held a number of positions with the credit union, including Teller, Member Service Representative, Work Leader and Member Relations Coordinator. She was promoted to Supervisor of the Niantic Branch in 2011. 

“All of these individuals have shown exemplary service to Charter Oak, and I’m proud to announce their well-deserved promotions,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s CEO. “They’ve all demonstrated strong leadership qualities, and they will serve as important role models and mentors for our newer employees across our organization,” he said.

 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America recently recognized eight outstanding community bank lenders who represent the best of community banking, including a Putnam Bank employee. 

“Community bankers are the unsung heroes on Main Street—lending day in and day out to create local jobs and make their community a better place for the local residents who call it home,” said Chris Lorence, ICBA executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “ICBA congratulates these exceptional lenders who go above and beyond in serving their custom

 

 

Habitat for Humanity

Putnam Bank's Team Build Day volunteers. Front row, left to right: Jessica Reed, Leona, Lorielle, Linsey and Daron.  Second row – Ryan Plummer, Carrie Szymanski, Tonya Brock and Sandra Lisee.  Back row – Lynn Bourque, Joyce McOsker and Katie Kovacik. Courtesy photo.

 

 

PUTNAM — Putnam Bank sponsored a Habitat Team Build Day in Putnam June 14.  The Putnam Bank Blue Team members joined the future Habitat homeowner and Habitat volunteers to begin renovations to the home.  The team spent the day prepping the house for future renovations.  

Team Build Days are a great opportunity for a business or civic organization to promote goodwill, teamwork, public relations and morale.  Businesses and organizations may choose to sponsor the construction of an entire home, or a particular day.

Without community support Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT would be unable to succeed in their mission to build affordable housing for families in need.  If you have questions about volunteering or want to learn more about Team Build Partnerships please contact Amanda Shanks at 860-442-7890 ext. 201.

Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT is seeking volunteers to assist with the home in Putnam and a future Habitat home in Killingly.  They are actively seeking a local site supervisor for these locations.  If you are interested in volunteering for this position or learning more about Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT call 860-442-7890.

Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut provides opportunities for homeownership to families in need, by partnering with public, private, and faith based organizations, and community volunteers, in the building of simple, decent affordable homes.