Savings Bank of Walpole Names Michelle Howard as Regional Branch Manager for Keene and Promotes Three Employees to Branch Manager Positions

Keene, NH – Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce they’ve named Michelle Howard as Regional Branch Manager for Keene and have also promoted employees at their three Keene branches from Assistant Branch Manager positions to Branch Manager.

Michelle Howard previously served as Branch Manager of the Bank’s Keene branches. In her new role, she will continue to be responsible for overseeing the three Keene location (84 Marlboro Street, 400 West Street and 817 Court Street), as well as focus on developing and implementing strategies to grow deposits and loans with new and existing customers.

The Bank’s three employees who have been promoted to Branch Manager include Lisa Bierweiler-Franks who has been promoted to Branch Manager at the Court Street branch, Heather Scheck at the West Street location and Eric Schlim at SBW’s Marlboro Street branch.

In their expanded roles, Bierweiler-Franks, Scheck and Schlim will continue to direct branch operations with the goal of enhancing the customer experience along with helping to grow the Bank’s business with existing customers. 

“SBW has been experiencing significant growth in the Keene area,” says Mark Bodin, President for Savings Bank of Walpole. “We’re excited to see Michelle, Lisa, Heather and Eric be part of the Bank’s growth and excel in their new roles as they continue to provide the best service and banking experience for our valued customers.” Founded in 1875, Savings Bank of Walpole is headquartered in Walpole and serves the Connecticut River Valley and Monadnock Regions of New Hampshire and Vermont from offices in Walpole and Keene.  With assets totaling $425 million, the Bank offers a wide range of financial products, including services to individuals, businesses and organizations. The Bank is affiliated with New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, further enhancing the quality products and services it provides to customers. The Bank’s SBW Wealth Management division offers financial planning services. Savings Bank of Walpole is an equal housing lender, and member of the FDIC. For more information visit www.walpolebank.com or call (603) 352-1822