MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (Nov. 27, 2012) – Walden Savings Bank announced today the expansion of its leadership team with three area retail managers. Michael Bulgia, Nicola Folina and Amy Minutolo will oversee the Eastern, Central and Western regions of Walden Savings Bank’s 11 branch locations in Orange and Ulster Counties. The area retail managers will provide oversight for each branch’s overall operations, product sales and customer service.
“With the addition of the area retail manager position, Walden Savings Bank will continue to improve upon our staff training and customer relations, as well as increase involvement in our communities,” said President and CEO, Derrik Wynkoop. “Our talented professionals bring strong experience and relevant backgrounds , and we’re proud to appoint this group as the first to fill these positions.”
Michael Bulgia began his financial career as a teller with Sound Federal Savings in Mamaroneck, NY, where he worked for 16 years and ultimately held the position of Assistant Vice President. In June 2007, Bulgia joined Walden Savings Bank as Scott’s Corners Branch Manager. After being appointed as Business Development Manager, Bulgia was promoted to Area Retail Manager in September. Bulgia’s involvement with the community includes serving on the Board of Directors for both the YMCA of Dutchess & Eastern Orange and the Town of Poughkeepsie Little League. He is a member of the Elant at Meadow Hill Renewal Committee, as well as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County.
Joining Walden Savings Bank in September as Area Retail Manager of the Bank’s Central Region, Nicola Folina most recently held the position of Branch Manager for Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in Montgomery. Folina brings with her more than 25 years of experience in management, sales and marketing. Folina obtained her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in Manhattan. She is a member of the 2012-2013 class of Leadership Orange and volunteers for several organizations throughout Orange County.
A native of the Hudson Valley, Amy Minutolo is a graduate of Middletown High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Empire State College. She holds 17 years of banking experience and began her career with Orange County Trust Company, where she held positions from Part-Time Teller to Platform Assistant. In 2005, Minutolo came to Walden Savings Bank as Montgomery Branch Manager and has held additional positions at Circleville, Florida and Scott’s Corners branches until her promotion to Area Retail Manager this fall. Minutolo is Treasurer and a long-time member of the Wallkill East Rotary Club, and is a member of the 2012-2013 class of Leadership Orange.
About Walden Savings Bank
Walden Savings Bank, established in 1872, is a federal chartered mutual savings bank headquartered in Montgomery, New York. With a total of 11 full-service branches serving Orange and Ulster Counties, the bank’s progressive style of community banking provides products that cater to both the individual and the growing mid-size business. In addition, Walden Investment Services, located at Walden Savings Bank, offers personalized advice for financial planning. To learn more about the Bank and its products and services, visit their website at www.waldensavingsbank.com
