Spotlight on Success | CFTEA

Board Spotlight: Chrissy Fratzel

July 8, 2022

Board Spotlight: Chrissy Fratzel VP of Human Resources Claremont Savings Bank Chrissy joined the board of directors this year and has a passion for professional skills and keen insight into the critical importance of supporting the new generations entering the workforce. Claremont Savings Bank has partnered with CFTEA for years and Chrissy applied to join the CFTEA board with thoughts of leadership. “As the head of Human Resources, it’s typically a Human Resources employee that has served in some capacity

Board Spotlight: Arielle Darling

July 1, 2022

Board Spotlight: Arielle Darling AVP, Senior Training Specialist Androscoggin Bank Arielle has joined the CFTEA board of directors with a rich history of involvement. She has taken courses, served on the Regional Advisory Council, and presented at our annual Leaders Conference. Her experience with CFTEA from the beginning provided a strong motivation to be part of the leadership team. She reflected on the history that brought her to this point, “I cannot stress how much I appreciate the work that

Board Spotlight: Pete Joslin

June 24, 2022

Board Spotlight: Pete Joslin AVP, Learning and Development Northeast Credit Union We are excited to work with Pete on the CFTEA board of directors. He has used CFTEA for several years to learn more about the financial industry and most recently with remote facilitation in the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer program. Why did he choose to apply as a CFTEA board member? “I know what CFTEA offers is really useful. I think it is important in the industry to have

Amy Vance (Wells River Savings Bank) What Is My Why?

June 17, 2022

Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. 🏆 Amy Vance from Wells Rivers Savings Bank has been a strong supporter and notes her appreciation for the options provided through CFTEA. What is your why for taking CFTEA courses? #whatismywhy

Board Spotlight: Amy Marshall

June 10, 2022

CFTEA is thrilled to welcome new board members to the table. The innovation and clarity of the board of directors have charted the organization into a modern nonprofit. Providing a leadership voice and working collaboratively with other professionals gives a strong experience. The organization remains fresh with new voices added to that leadership. Starting in July, Amy Marshall from Norway Savings Bank joined the board of directors. Her involvement with CFTEA ranges from being a student to an instructor, and

What Is My Why? Amber Thatcher (Claremont Savings Bank)

May 20, 2022

Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. 🏆 Amber Thatcher from Claremont Savings Bank explains how she has been impacted. As an Operations Specialist II, Amber is effectively using her knowledge for day-to-day tasks. A huge congratulations to Amber for gaining such a premiere status! What is your why for taking CFTEA courses? #whatismywhy

Spotlight on Success: Kari Oliver (Gorham Savings Bank)

May 6, 2022

Spotlight on Success: Kari Oliver Gorham Savings Bank Kari began her banking career as a teller in 2005 in a branch location, gained more responsibility, and then realized how much she enjoyed the challenges found supporting the branches. Today she works as the Retail Support Specialist at Gorham Savings Bank (GSB) with a focus on collaboration and efficiency. Reflecting on her CFTEA courses in her career, “Principles of Banking helped me to better understand the banking world, regulations, and in

What Is My Why – Dorothy West (Bath Savings Institution)

April 22, 2022

Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. 🏆 Dorothy West from Bath Savings Institution explains how she has been impacted. Certified Teller has now been replaced with the Certified Modern Banking Representative and leads to more amazing career path opportunities. A huge congratulations to Dorothy for gaining such a premiere status! What is your why for taking CFTEA courses? #whatismywhy

Spotlight on Success – Johnna Gribbin (Union Bank)

April 8, 2022

Spotlight on Success: Johnna Gribbin Union Bank Johnna is a Residential Loan Closer at Union Bank and has been taking courses since 2017, completing her Bank Operations Diploma and Residential Mortgage Lending Certificate in 2021. As a community leader, Union Bank actively supports employee growth and development. “Union Bank makes CFTEA courses available to me at no cost. Having the classes hosted right upstairs makes it easier to want to learn. There are also other training options available to me

What Is My Why? Koriahn Quint

March 25, 2022

Over and over, we hear how CFTEA has supported aspiring career seekers to advance through the various stages of their careers. 🏆 Koriahn Quint from Benefits and Beyond explains how she has been impacted. As she has gone through our unique career solution, Koriahn continues as a career champion as she actively helps those aspiring to build their professional skills. What is your why for taking CFTEA courses? #whatismywhy

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