Bank alliance
is complete
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Hometown Financial Group, MHC, the mutual holding company for bankESB and bankHometown, announced that the merger of the holding companies of the two banks was successfully completed on April 1. Both banks will continue to operate independently as separately chartered banks under the umbrella of the resulting mutual holding company, which was formerly known as ESB Bancorp, MHC.
CNB in the Putnam area is also part of bankESB.
Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, will serve as the CEO of HFG and Michael D. Hewitt, president and CEO of bankHometown, will serve as president of HFG. Both Sosik and Hewitt will also continue in their current roles at each of the subsidiary banks. William S. Hogan, formerly chairman, president and CEO of bankESB, will assume the position of chairman of the Board of HFG.
Sosik said, “bankESB and bankHometown officially joined forces on April 1st to create one of the highest performing banking companies in the region that will best serve our customers, communities and employees. The Company now has almost $2 billion in assets, $200 million in capital, 320 employees and 23 branch office locations that extend throughout central and western Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut.”
Sosik further added that, “Scale and size are critical elements of being successful in today’s difficult banking environment. Our 2015 acquisition of Citizen’s National Bank in northeastern Connecticut and last month’s merger with central Massachusetts’ bankHometown have provided important growth opportunities for us that will ensure our long-term viability. For our board of trustees, these moves are less about our near-term financial performance and much more about ensuring that we are here to support the financial needs of the communities we serve for many decades to come.”
BROOKLYN — Ella Tessier, a resident at Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & Rehab Center, was recently honored on her 103rd birthday with a celebration attended by friends, family, and staff from PierceCare.
Mrs. Tessier, a life-long resident of northeastern Connecticut, was the former owner of Ella’s Cake Decorating Shoppe in Danielson. She is most proud of her family, which includes three daughters and two sons, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She credits her long life to “the blessings of a loving family, caring friends, the wonderful staff at Pierce and having a positive outlook each and every day no matter what life brings.”
In addition to the many well-wishes received on her special occasion, Mrs. Tessier also received a citation from the State of Connecticut General Assembly acknowledging her milestone. The citation was presented by 29th District State Senator Mae Flexer. “I am thrilled to be a small part of Mrs. Tessier’s special day,” remarked Senator Flexer. “It was wonderful to hear about her life in northeastern Connecticut and to meet her family while celebrating this significant event.”
“We are delighted to add our heartfelt wishes to Mrs. Tessier’s special day,” said Pierce Administrator Laura Crosetti. “She is a shining example of someone who has lived a long, fulfilling life and is happy to share her wisdom, experience, and joy with everyone she meets. We are fortunate to count her among our PierceCare family.”
New Officers
The Putnam Rotary Club June 14 inducted its new officers. Left to right: Delpha Very, past president; Fred Chmura, treasurer; Richard Naumann, secretary; Marc Archambault, president; Richard Place, president-elect; Lara Luppi, director; Karen Osbrey, director; and John Miller, vice president. Photo courtesy of Douglas Porter
NORWICH — Nicholas K. Fortson, president and CEO of CorePlus Federal Credit Union announced that Jodie Bartnicki has been hired as the credit union’s Human Resources Manager. Jodie has vast experience in the financial services industry, holding positions of Vice President of Sales and Service, Vice President of Marketing and positions in corporate Accounting. Jodie held the position of President of the Eastern Chapter of Connecticut Credit Unions, and is a CUNA Management School graduate. Bartnicki brings over 20 years of experience in corporate management as a successful team leader in both profit and non-profit organizations.
Bartnicki holds a master’s in Industrial and organizational psychology from the University of New Haven, providing her with applied knowledge of workplace interventions and critical issues in the business environment including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance. She currently holds a PHR (Professional Human Resources) certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition to SHRM, Jodie is a board member of Human Resource Leadership Association (HRLA) and the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychologists (SIOP). Additionally, she is a Meyers-Briggs personality assessment practitioner.
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