Joanne Pearce will be the first Chief Digital Officer at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In her new role, Pearce will create and implement NHMB’s digital transformation strategies, enhancing the customer experience for sister companies Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) and NHTrust. Pearce will also […]
Jason Hicks Named Executive Vice President
Jason Hicks has been appointed Executive Vice President at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). As Executive Vice President, Hicks will be a part of the NHMB Executive Leadership Team and will also continue his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer. In his oversight of Enterprise Risk Management, Hicks ensures that NHMB’s operating procedures […]
NHMB Welcomes Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hazen
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) has recently welcomed Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hazen as the newest Collections Officer for the organization’s sister companies Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Savings Bank of Walpole. She is based out of NHMB’s operations facility on Foundry Street in Concord. “It has been wonderful to have Beth on our team,” […]
Brittany Saucier Leads Merrimack Main Office
Brittany Saucier has been selected to lead The Merrimack County Savings Bank’s (The Merrimack) Main Office on 89 North Main Street in Concord. As Branch and Business Development Manager, Saucier stewards customer engagement and employee management as well as leadership for the banking team based in that office. Saucier replaces Demi Thibeau who was promoted Compliance and […]
Amazon Refund Scam
We have received reports of a new scam involving fraudulent Amazon refunds. Many Amazon customers have been recently contacted by phone from an ‘Amazon representative’ to issue refunds they were not expecting. In some instances customers were told the refund is a result of fraud on their Amazon account, and at other times customers are told they […]
Pay with Peace of Mind Using Mobile Wallet – Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay
As you go about your day, you’re likely taking extra precautions to keep you and those around you safe – and you’re probably more aware then ever of items you have to touch. It’s a great time to try our contactless debit card payment options: Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay® and Google Pay. It’s simple to enroll and […]
Tamara Richardson Named Vice President, HR Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Tamara Richardson, has been named Vice President, Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this role, she ensures the organization prioritizes the enhancement of cultural diversity and inclusion, while promoting and communicating workplace expectations to employees of NHMB and sister companies Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack), Meredith Village […]
Rise in “Spoofing” Incidents
Local consumers have reported suspicious phone calls appearing to come from Merrimack County Savings Bank or other local financial institutions. The caller ID information displayed on such calls is “spoofed” to look like it came from the bank. Please remember, Merrimack County Savings Bank will not contact you for financial payment information such as your account or […]
FBI Issues PSA about Mobile Banking Risks
The FBI has published a Public Service Announcement concerning targeted exploitation of mobile banking apps due to the increase in the use of them as a result of the COVID‑19 crisis. It’s estimated that more than 75% of Americans used mobile banking somehow in 2019. Since 2020 there has been a 50% increase and this percentage […]
Linda Lorden Named Secretary of the Board for NH Bankers
The New Hampshire Bankers Association (NH Bankers) elected Officers and Directors for the coming fiscal year during its Annual Meeting held virtually on June 19, 2020. The meeting was well attended, with over 150 members of the New Hampshire Banking industry. NH Banker members voted to elect Richard Wallis, President and CEO of Piscataqua Savings Bank, […]