With Crystal Lewis & Andrew Richardson
A strong business banking relationship helps business owners save time, protect their finances, and plan for what’s next.
In this episode of Local Interest, hosts Danielle Ruffo and Dominic Perkins sit down with Business Development Officer Crystal Lewis and VP, Commercial Loan Officer Andrew Richardson to discuss how they meet the banking needs of startups and established businesses.
With a local banking team, support is tailored to your individual business needs. Crystal and Andrew share practical examples, valuable services, and encourage businesses to start a conversation about their finances.
Listen to Learn:
- Why a close relationship with your business banking team matters
- How to make check deposits easier and more efficient
- How Savings Bank of Walpole helps businesses with a suite of services tailored to their needs
- What common sense banking means and how banking needs can change as a business grows
- What to consider as a startup preparing to launch
- How your bank can support you through growth and transitions
- How the bank works with businesses on acquisitions, growth, and ownership transitions
- Why business owners should schedule regular conversations about their finances
About Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis has been with Savings Bank of Walpole for ~8 years and enjoys cultivating business relationships as Business Development Officer. She’s an active member of the Keene Lions Club and provides rides for the visually impaired through the Lions Lift program. In her free time, Crystal likes cooking, walking, traveling, and spending time with family.
About Andrew Richardson
Andrew Richardson is a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer II at Savings Bank of Walpole, where he’s served commercial clients since 2020. He supports existing borrowers, works with businesses on new loan requests, and builds relationships with prospective customers. Known for strong relationship management and consistent contributions to loan growth and bank revenue, Andrew was named Granite State Development Corporation’s 2025 SBA 504 Banker of the Year.
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