USB in the News
Union Savings Bank Adds Brookside Elementary School to USB Teachers’ Closet School Supply Program & Delivers Over 15,000 Items at Event in Norwalk
Over 50,000 items have been donated to area schools since its inception
DANBURY, (September 21, 2023) – Union Savings Bank is excited to announce the addition of Brookside Elementary School in Norwalk to its USB Teachers’ Closet school supply program. Chelen Reyes, President and CEO of Union Savings Bank and Michele Bonvicini, Executive Director, Union Savings Bank Foundation, along with USB emp…
Kostantinos “Gus” Kasparis Joins Union Savings Bank as AVP, Senior Branch Manager for New Norwalk Branch & Advice Center
Danbury, CONN. (August 30, 2023) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Kostantinos “Gus” Kasparis has joined the Bank as assistant vice president, senior branch manager of its new full-service branch located at 454 Main Avenue, Norwalk.
In his role, Konstantinos is responsible for the overall direction of the branch, new business development, and working to build rapport within the Norwalk com…
Kimberly Downey Joins Union Savings Bank as a Vice President, Trust Officer & Fiduciary Advisor
Danbury, CONN. (August 8, 2023) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Kimberly Downey has joined the bank’s wealth management team as Vice President, Trust Officer & Fiduciary Advisor.
In collaboration with the Union Savings Bank wealth management team, Downey is responsible for providing wealth management services to USB customers including her strengths in trust administration and estate pla…
Union Savings Bank Announces Executive Management Changes
Cynthia C. Merkle retiring as CEO; Chelen Reyes elected as successor
DANBURY, CONN., August 1, 2023 – The Union Savings Bank Board of Trustees announced today that Cynthia C. Merkle is retiring as CEO of the community bank effective later this month. Current President Chelen Reyes has been elected to serve as both President and CEO.
“It has been an honor to work with the amazing people throughout …
Union Savings Bank Opens New Branch & Advice Center in Norwalk Supported by Solutions Teams
USB Charitable Foundation donates more than $5,000 to Norwalk Food Pantry
Norwalk, CONN. (July 25, 2023) – Union Savings Bank CEO Cynthia C. Merkle announces that a new full-service branch and Advice Center has officially opened in Norwalk, Connecticut. Located at 454 Main Avenue, the new office will be supported by the Bank’s Solutions Teams, a group of local specialists that offer customized pe…
Union Savings Bank Foundation Donates $275,000 to 25 Connecticut Organizations
Danbury, CONN. (July 20, 2023) – The Union Savings Bank (USB) Foundation recently awarded $275,000 in funding to 25 local organizations in Connecticut as part of the 157-year-old community bank’s ongoing effort to give back to those it serves.
Of the total amount, $252,500 was awarded to 21 non-profit educational programs and $22,500 was donated to four food pantries throughout the state.
The 2023…
Joseph Chelednik Joins Union Savings Bank as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator
Danbury, CONN. (June 20, 2023) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Joseph Chelednik has joined the bank as a residential mortgage loan originator.
In his new role, Chelednik will be responsible for originating residential mortgages including purchase and refinance, primary mortgages, as well as second and investment homes. Chelednik will work out of the Ridgefield branch, 100 Danbury Road a…
Union Savings Bank Selects Five New Corporators
Danbury, CONN. (MAY 17, 2023) – Union Savings Bank CEO Cynthia C. Merkle and Chair of the Board Lucie Voves are pleased to announce the election of five new corporators at Union Savings Bank’s recent annual meeting.
“As a mutual bank that is dedicated to the community, the role of the corporator is vitally important to Union Savings Bank,” said Merkle. “They help us form a valuable link between t…
Jennifer Ingram Elected to The Board of Trustees at Union Savings Bank
Danbury, CONN. (May 4, 2023) – Lucie H. Voves, Chair, Union Savings Bank (USB) Board of Trustees, today announced that Jennifer Ingram, head of marketing planning and acquisition at Charter Communications, has been elected to the USB Board of Trustees.
“We are delighted to welcome Jennifer as a new USB Trustee,” said Voves. “Jennifer’s expertise in strategic marketing and proven success with custo…
Union Savings Bank to Open New Branch & Advice Center in Norwalk Supported by Solutions Teams
USB also expands access to its Charitable Foundation
Norwalk, CONN. (April 27, 2023) – Union Savings Bank CEO Cynthia C. Merkle announces that a new full-service branch and Advice Center will be opening in Norwalk, Connecticut in late spring. Located at 454 Main Avenue, the new office will be supported by the Bank’s Solutions Teams, a group of local specialists that offer customized personal and …
Anthony W. Cirone, Jr. Elected to The Board of Trustees at Union Savings Bank
Danbury, CONN. (February 28, 2023) – Lucie H. Voves, Chair, Union Savings Bank (USB) Board of Trustees, today announced that Anthony W. Cirone, Jr., CPA and Managing Partner at Cironefriedberg LLP has been elected to the USB Board of Trustees.
“We are pleased to welcome Tony as a new USB Trustee,” said Voves. “With his extensive background in the financial services industry and strong ties to the …
Chelen Reyes Named President at Union Savings Bank
Danbury, CONN. (January 31, 2023) – Union Savings Bank, a Danbury, Conn.-based community bank, is pleased to announce that Chelen Reyes will become the Bank’s next President beginning in February.
“As we conducted our search for the next President of Union Savings Bank, Chelen rose to the top, embodying so many of the qualities we believe are necessary to lead this institution well into the future…
Joseph Vereline Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Head of Business Banking
Will lead the bank’s new initiatives that streamlines the banking experience for small business owners.
Danbury, CONN. (January 5, 2023) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Joseph Vereline has joined the bank as a Vice President, Head of Business Banking.
In his new role, Vereline will develop, manage, and oversee all aspects of business banking including lending, deposit services, and cr…
Thomas A. Ballachino Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender
Danbury, CONN. (December 8, 2022) – Union Savings Bank announces that Thomas A. Ballachino has recently joined the bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender.
In his role, Ballachino will be responsible for origination and closing of commercial real estate loans and new business development.
“Tom has deep experience in all aspects of commercial real estate lending, and we are ver…
Suzanne Walsh Erno Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender
Danbury, CONN. (November 22, 2022) – Union Savings Bank announces that Suzanne Walsh Erno has recently joined the bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender.
In her role, Erno will be responsible for developing and handling a variety of commercial real estate loan transactions as well as new business development throughout Connecticut.
“Suzanne is a proven leader in the commercia…
Shawn Gregory Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Construction Lending Manager
Danbury, CONN. (November 17, 2022) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Shawn Gregory has joined the bank as a Vice President, Construction Lending Manager.
In her new role, Gregory is responsible for the management of the bank’s construction portfolio as well as new business development for commercial lending. She works out of the Ridgefield office located at 100 Danbury Road.
Gregory brings…
Frank Giner Joins Union Savings Bank as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator
Danbury, CONN. (November 14, 2022) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Frank Giner has joined the bank as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator.
In his new role, Giner will be responsible for educating existing and prospective customers about the variety of USB mortgage products available and guiding them throughout the lending process. Giner, who is bilingual in English and Spanish will wo…
Dianne Provenzano Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Head of Treasury Services
Danbury, CONN. (October 4, 2022) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Dianne Provenzano has joined the bank as a Vice President, Head of Treasury Services.
Provenzano is responsible for the development, marketing and delivery of the Bank’s non-credit corporate cash management and electronic banking services serving both corporate and municipal customers. She also provides oversight of the sal…
Union Savings Bank Foundation Donates $350,500 to 38 Connecticut Organizations
Danbury, CONN. (September 15, 2022) – The Union Savings Bank (USB) Foundation recently awarded $350,500 in funding to 38 local organizations in Connecticut as part of the 156-year-old, community bank’s ongoing effort to give back to those it serves.
Of the total amount, $254,500 was awarded to 22 non-profit educational programs and $96,000 was donated to 16 food pantries throughout the state.
Awar…
Liz Kaplan-Weber Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President, Business Banking Officer
Danbury, CONN. (August 29, 2022) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announces that Liz Kaplan-Weber has joined the bank as a VP, Business Banking Officer.
In her new role, Kaplan-Weber is responsible for business development, commercial lending, and financial analysis. She works out of the Southbury office located at 406 Main Street.
Kaplan-Weber brings more than nine years of banking experience to USB. M…