Laconia Savings Bank Announces Promotions

Tania Baert, AVP – Commercial Banker; Barry Leonard, Jr., SVP – Commercial Banker/Team Leader; Gayle Price, SVP - Director of Human Resources; Susan Dagoumas, AVP – Commercial Banker

Laconia Savings Bank’s mission is not only to exceed their customers’ expectations by providing the finest quality customer service, but also to provide a positive atmosphere for their employees where they can take satisfaction in being a part of the Laconia Savings Bank team. Laconia Savings Bank believes that happy employees are part of what makes happy customers and is proud to announce the following promotions.

Gayle E. Price has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Director of Human Resources. Gayle began her career at Laconia Savings Bank in May of 1984, and then joined the Human Resource Department in 1986. As the Bank and the department experienced steady growth, Gayle’s responsibilities changed enabling her to specialize in each aspect of human resources from staff supervision, payroll & benefits administration, recruiting, human resources compliance, employee relations, training and leadership development. Gayle was elected as Assistant Vice President - Human Resources in 2005, promoted to Vice President in 2007 and in January, 2010 she was promoted to Vice President - Director of Human Resources.

Gayle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Plymouth State College and is a graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking, the New England School of Banking at Williams College, the ABA Graduate School of Human Resource Management and has completed a number of specialized human resource/leadership programs. Gayle currently serves as Human Resources Chairperson and Executive Committee member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region, is active with school committees in her community and is a member of several human resource associations.

Barry S. Leonard, Jr. has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Commercial Banker/Team Leader. Barry joined Laconia Savings Bank in February, 2010 as Vice President - Commercial Banker in our Lakes Region market. Barry’s experience in banking includes commercial lending, portfolio management, credit analysis, administration and retail banking.

Barry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Notre Dame College. He is currently in his second year at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He serves on many community non-profit Boards such as the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. He also is very active with the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Tania L. Baert has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Commercial Banker. Joining Laconia Savings Bank in December of 2001, Tania has successfully progressed through many roles within the department to include commercial loan processing, servicing and specializing in the area of commercial loan workout. In 2008 she was promoted to Relationship Manager and then in January, 2009 was elected as Commercial Banking Officer/Workout Specialist.

Tania graduated from the Northern New England School of Banking in October 2009 and the ABA National Commercial Lending School in March 2011. She also has several banking-related certificates from the Center for Financial Training and Risk Management Association including the Risk Management Association Real Estate Lending Academy and Risk Management Association Loan Officer Resident Seminar. She is very active with the Lakes Region Young Professionals, serving on their Steering and Social Committees. Tania is also a Board and Finance Committee member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region.

Susan D. Dagoumas has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Commercial Banker. Susan’s career at Laconia Savings Bank has included experience working in many areas since joining the bank in January, 2001, to include mortgage loan processing, mortgage origination, Residential Mortgage Supervisor, CRA Officer and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager. In January, 2009 she was elected as Commercial Banking Officer.

Susan holds an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Franklin Pierce College and graduated from the Northern New England School of Banking in October of 2005. She also is a graduate of the ABA National Compliance School and in 2010 graduated from the Commercial Lending School. She is currently enrolled in the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson and will graduate in May, 2012. Susan is a Director at Central NH VNA & Hospice and a graduate of the 2011 Leadership Lakes Region class.

Laconia Savings Bank, founded in 1831, provides deposit, lending and wealth management services to families and businesses throughout New Hampshire. With 19 community offices within the state and assets exceeding $1 billion, Laconia Savings Bank is the largest independent bank in New Hampshire. Because Laconia Savings Bank is a mutual organization, it doesn’t answer to stock holders and can focus on the success of its customers, communities and employees. Throughout its 180 year history, Laconia Savings Bank continues to be a strong and stable financial organization. For more information, call 1-800-832-0912 or visit www.laconiasavings.com.