Nichole Moretto, Amy Cunningham, Karen Winum and Crystal Johnson assume executive roles
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (March 20, 2019) – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Nichole L. Moretto, Crystal Johnson, Amy Cunningham and Karen Winum have recently been promoted. All four women have assumed Vice President or Assistant Vice President positions in various divisions of the Bank.
Winum, of Walden, has been elevated to Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including payroll, recruitment, performance management and health benefits administration. Winum has been at Walden Savings Bank since 1986 and has served as a Human Resources Assistant, a Human Resources Generalist and most recently, an Assistant Vice President.
Moretto, of Wallkill, is now the Assistant Vice President, Bank Operations Administrator. She was first hired by Walden Savings Bank as a teller in 2006. Since then, she has continued to excel in her career, serving as Head Teller, Assistant Branch Manager and Bank Operations Administrator for the Bank’s Montgomery location. As Assistant Vice President, Bank Operations Administrator, Moretto provides oversight for operational procedures and system utilization at each Walden Savings Bank location, as well as compliance regulations and company policies.
Cunningham, of Washingtonville, has become the Assistant Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager. Cunningham now oversees the commercial loan policies and underwriting, as well as the Asset Quality Review Committee and annual reviews on various loans in the commercial loan portfolio, among others. She has been with Walden Savings Bank since 2004.
Johnson, of Walden, has become the Assistant Vice President, Assistant Controller. She assumes responsibility for overseeing all accounting operations as well as compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls and the investigation of account discrepancies. Johnson previously served as the Bank’s Accounting Manager at its Montgomery headquarters for more than six years.
“Walden Savings Bank’s commitment to serving our communities starts with our internal network of dedicated, hard-working employees. I am pleased to welcome these individuals into their new leadership roles. They have each gone above and beyond to improve the experiences of our customers and fellow staff,” said Jeffrey D. Crist, Walden Savings Bank Board Chairman. “I am confident they possess the skills, knowledge and passion to continue on this trajectory of success.”
About Walden Savings Bank
Walden Savings Bank, established in 1872, is the 11th oldest federally chartered mutual savings bank headquartered in Montgomery, New York. With a total of 11 full-service branches serving Orange and Ulster Counties and a Loan Production office in Dutchess County, the Bank’s progressive style of community banking provides products that cater to both the individual and the growing mid-size business. Walden Savings Bank is rated 5 Stars by Bauer Financial, the nation’s leading and most respected financial institution analyst. 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.waldensavings.bank
