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V O L . X X V I I I N O. X X V I I I N OV E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 26 B A N K I N G / F I N A N C E / I N S U R A N C E F O C U S the Old Orchard Beach community in my own way. I hope to bring another familiar face to the helm of the branch, new relationships from my connections to the town, and an open-minded approach to the wants and needs of our customers." As Old Orchard Beach grows, Rague's goal is to listen to the people, businesses, and organizations as they expand and find ways the bank can help. Lebel earned an accounting degree from Merrimack College in Massachusetts after graduating from ornton Academy in 2015. He joined Saco & Biddeford Savings as a seasonal employee and turned the opportu- nity into something more permanent when he became a full-time customer relationship associate. "I have exceptional co-workers, and I've had the chance to work in every one of our branches," says Lebel. "e customers we have in Old Orchard have deep community roots, and that's what I love most about working in this location." "I hope to bring a fresh perspective and a sense of connection to this role," Lebel says. "A fresh per- spective of what we can do to serve the community better. Being from the neighboring towns, I hope to use the knowledge of the area and existing relation- ships to further help serve the people in it." Founded in 1827, Saco & Biddeford Savings is Maine's oldest bank. It now has $1.14 billion in assets and employs 193 people at seven branches. Saco & Biddeford Savings was ranked No. 13 among the largest Maine-based banks in the 2022 Mainebiz Book of Lists as of June 30, 2021. Katahdin Trust adds HR chief to senior management team Katahdin Trust, which is based in Houlton and has 16 branch offices in Maine, announced the promo- tion of Natasha McCarthy to executive vice presi- dent and chief human resources officer. In her new role, McCarthy will continue to be responsible for developing and implementing human resource policies and procedures to recruit and retain staff members. In addition to overseeing the bank's benefits package and culture of employee engagement, she now serves as a member of the bank's senior management team. "Watching our employees learn, grow, and thrive at work is what I enjoy most about my role in human resources," says McCarthy. "eir pro- fessional development and engagement level are critical to our success. I am proud to be part of a company that offers many different opportunities for a successful career right here in Maine." McCarthy began working at Katahdin Trust as a human resources assistant. In 2014, she was promoted to human resources generalist. In 2016, she was named human resources director and then promoted in 2019 to vice president and human resources director, which was the position she held until this most recent promotion. "Natasha plays a pivotal role in the success of this company. Whether it be handling personnel decisions, heading up committees, or creating new policies, she has made Katahdin Trust a better place to work," says Jon Prescott, president, and CEO of Katahdin Trust. "I take great pleasure in seeing our staff grow in their careers here at Katahdin Trust, and Natasha is very deserving of this promotion." McCarthy is a graduate of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern New England School of Banking in Durham, N.H., and the Young Professionals Institute in Presque Isle. She recently earned a graduate certificate in human resource management from Husson University. Katahdin Trust has $966 million in assets and nearly 180 employees. e bank offers financial services » C O N T I N U E D F RO M PA G E 2 4 More than a commercial lender, Business Lending Solutions is your go-to local-market expert with the guidance, quick answers, and competitive rates you need to build your business. Apply for a Business Lending Solutions Business Acquisition Loan today and make your expansion happen. Get the loan that grows your business. Equipment Loans | Commercial Real Estate Business Acquisition Loans mainebls.com | 866-736-2804 P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F K ATA H D I N T R U S T Natasha McCarthy, chief HR officer, is added to senior management team at Katahdin Trust.

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