Federal Savings Bank CEO Named Community Banker of the Year

Dover – Federal Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, James “Jay” J. O’Neill, Jr. was recently named Community Banker of the Year by the New Hampshire Bankers Association at its annual fall conference.

The New Hampshire Bankers Association annually honors one banker whose
approach to the business of banking and personal commitments to the communities served by
their institution personify the term "community banker." The recipient is selected by a group of state leaders from outside the banking industry.

O’Neill was recognized for his strong leadership and commitment to community banking. According to his nomination, “Jay believes in the strength of community banking and works tirelessly each day to cultivate young employees to help preserve the professionalism and service culture that consumers have come to expect from community banks.” An active volunteer, Jay currently serves as a Foundation Director for Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, is an active Dover Rotarian and serves as a board member for Strawberry Bank and the Northern New England School of Banking.

Since becoming President and CEO of Federal Savings Bank two years ago, the Bank has exceeded growth expectations, introduced several new products and services and was recognized with the “Business of the Year” awards from both the Dover and Portsmouth Chambers of Commerce and the “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics” from the Better Business Bureau.

“While this is an individual award it was made possible due to the hard work and commitment of the entire staff. Federal Savings Bank is a company of rich heritage employing some of the most experienced community bankers in the region. I am proud to steward such a group of dedicated people who share my commitment to community banking,” said O’Neill.

Since 1890, Federal Savings Bank has operated as a true community bank, a “mutual” bank. The bank has offices in Dover, Barrington, Durham, Portsmouth and Rochester. For more information, call 1-800-426-2265, visit www.fsbdover.com or www.facebook.com/FederalSavingsBank.