Spotlight on Success | CFTEA

Welcoming New Council Member: Christina Howe

June 27, 2024

CFTEA Council Spotlight: Christina Howe Residential Loan Closing Team Lead Mascoma Bank CFTEA welcomes Christina Howe of Bank to the CFTEA Regional Advisory Council! Christina is a CFTEA advocate and has personally benefited from the programs in her career. “I have used CFTEA courses to help with my personal professional development which helped expedite my promotion to team lead within three years of becoming a loan closer. I have also taken many leadership and communication classes that have helped me

Welcome to New Council Member, Kendra Carter!!

June 3, 2024

CFTEA Council Spotlight: Kendra Carter VP, Retail Administration Savings Bank of Walpole We’re thrilled to welcome Kendra Carter of Savings Bank of Walpole to the CFTEA Regional Advisory Council! Kendra brings a wealth of experience in banking to the council and has been a strong student and supporter of CFTEA over the years. “I consider myself a lifelong learner and am very passionate about having learning and development opportunities available to support individual and collective success at work as well

Welcome to New Council Member, Sherry Norton!

May 15, 2024

CFTEA Council Spotlight Sherry Norton, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, Business Development Officer Profile Bank CFTEA is thrilled to welcome Sherry Norton to the CFTEA Regional Advisory Council. Sherry’s extensive experience and background, including her prior credentials as a CFTEA Certified Teller (This program has been updated and is now called Certified Modern Banking Representative), allows an energetic and positive voice to the educational programs being offered in the community. Reflecting on joining the council Sherry said, “Having been employed in

Welcome to New Council Member, Grace Holmes!

April 29, 2024

CFTEA Council Spotlight Grace Holmes | Cash Management Implementation Specialist Machias Savings Bank CFTEA is thrilled to welcome Grace Holmes to the CFTEA Regional Advisory Council. Reflecting on joining the council Grace shared, “My previous role at MSB was Learning Content Specialist. I have a passion for young professionals to have opportunities and resources to advance their careers through learning. This creates more engaged and happy employees. Over the years, I have participated in multiple courses through CFTEA and believe

Welcome to New Council Member, Melissa Tinker!

April 2, 2024

CFTEA Council Spotlight Melissa Tinker, Human Resources Coordinator Community National Bank CFTEA is thrilled to welcome Melissa Tinker to the CFTEA Regional Advisory Council. Melissa’s extensive experience and background as well as her continued support of CFTEA provide the needed insights to improve educational programs and services for the CFTEA Board of Directors. Reflecting on joining the council Melissa shared, “Over my nearly 22-year banking career, I have completed several CFTEA courses, and earned certificates and diplomas. Joining the CFTEA

Welcoming New Council Member, Valerie Hale

December 8, 2023

CFTEA Council Spotlight: Valerie Hale, Retail Banking Trainer, Kennebunk Savings A huge round of applause for CFTEA’s newest council member, Valerie Hale! CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community and provide professional expertise with diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to board meetings and may look to become board members. Valerie is a long-time CFTEA student with numerous awards who looks for ways to give

Welcome to New Council Member, Sarah Porter!

December 1, 2023

CFTEA Council Spotlight: Sarah Porter, Retail Talent Development Business Partner Norway Savings Bank A huge round of applause for CFTEA’s newest council member, Sarah Porter! CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community and provide professional expertise with diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to board meetings and may look to become board members. Sarah’s personal experiences bring a wealth of insight. “I have taken many CFTEA courses

Spotlight on Success: Jean Moffatt

November 14, 2023

Spotlight on Success: Jean Moffatt First National Bank In April 2001, Jean started her career at the Wiscasset branch of First National Bank. She is currently working as a Senior Banking Consultant. First National Bank not only offers CFTEA courses as opportunities for growth but also makes the process easy and encourages me to take them. Over the years, Jean has taken several courses. As she looks back at her career, what courses impacted her the most? “Classes like “A

Welcome to New Council Member: Emily Frechette (Partners Bank)

July 14, 2023

Regional Advisory Council Spotlight: Emily Frechette, Training Manager Partners Bank CFTEA is thrilled to welcome our newest council member, Emily! The CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community as well as professional knowledge from diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to CFTEA board meetings and may advance to become board members. Emily is on the 2023 Leaders Conference planning committee and was thrilled to be

Welcome to New Council Member: Teddi Gorczok (First National Bank)

June 16, 2023

Regional Community Advisory Council Spotlight: Teddi Gorczok, Employee Development Associate First National Bank A huge welcome to our newest council member, Teddi! CFTEA Regional Advisory Council members provide key insights into the needs of the community and provide professional expertise with diverse perspectives. They are truly CFTEA champions! Council members are always invited as observers to board meetings and may advance to become board members. Teddi had this to say about joining the CFTEA council: “CFTEA is an integral part of

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