USB in the News
Union Savings Bank Introduces “Early Payday” Service Allowing Customers Access to Paycheck Funds Up to Two Days Earlier
Early Payday is free for customers with a USB personal checking account and direct deposit. Danbury, CT (October 13, 2021) – “Early Payday,” a new service that provides customers quicker access to their paycheck deposits – up to two days early – is now available from Union Savings Bank (USB), announced Peter Scotch, SVP, Director of
Read MoreAllison Knapp Joins Union Savings Bank as Vice President and Senior Commercial Lender
Danbury, CT (August 10, 2021) – Cynthia C. Merkle, President & CEO, Union Savings Bank (USB), is pleased to announce that Allison Knapp has recently joined the bank as vice president and senior commercial lender. In her role, Knapp will be responsible for developing and handling a variety of commercial real estate and business loan
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Foundation Donates $260,000 to 22 Connecticut Organizations
Danbury, CT. (June 23, 2021) – The Union Savings Bank (USB) Foundation recently awarded $260,000 in funding to 22 organizations in Connecticut as part of the 155-year-old, community bank’s ongoing effort to give back to those it serves. Award recipients provide a wide-range of services to the community, including: supporting people with disabilities; providing educational
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Emerges from Pandemic Stronger, But Plenty of Challenges Remain – Westfair Online
By Kevin Zimmerman, Westfair Online Having apparently weathered the Covid storm, most business sectors are now considering their place not only in the present but also in the post-pandemic future — and banking is no exception. “Most community banks are coming out of this stronger, certainly from a reputation perspective,” Union Savings Bank President and
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Ranks Second in Connecticut for Pandemic Response by Banking Northeast Magazine
The Bank is Top-Ranked in Fairfield & Litchfield Counties Danbury, CONN. (March 25, 2021) – Union Savings Bank (USB) has been recognized as a “Top Pandemic Performer,” ranking second in Connecticut by Banking Northeast magazine using the latest results from the Rivel Banking Benchmarks survey. USB was the top-ranked bank in Fairfield and Litchfield counties.
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Now Instantly Issues Debit Cards at All 25 Branches and Digitally Within USB Mobile
These new capabilities allow customers to obtain a new or replacement card in minutes and easily link to mobile devices. Danbury, CONN. (April 6, 2021) – Waiting a week or more to obtain a new or replacement debit card is a thing of the past and using it on a mobile device is now easier
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Promotes Daniel Silva to Chief Information Security Officer; James Gerace Joins Bank as Director of Technology and Data Services
Danbury, CONN. (March 1, 2021) – Cynthia C. Merkle, President & CEO, Union Savings Bank (USB), is pleased to announce that Dan Silva has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer and Jim Gerace has joined the bank as Director of Technology and Data Services. In his new role, Silva will oversee information security, legal processing,
Read MoreSusan Certoma and Bonnie Kintzer Elected to The Board of Trustees at Union Savings Bank
Danbury, CONN. (October 29, 2020) – Lucie H. Voves, Chair, Union Savings Bank (USB) Board of Trustees, today announced the addition of two new board members. Susan Certoma, Co-Founder, Point2Point, and Bonnie Kintzer, President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member, Trusted Media Brands, have been elected to the USB Board of Trustees. “As Union Savings
Read MoreCommunity Banks Collaborate on Fundraising Initiative to Benefit Local Food Pantries; Donate a Combined $45,000 to Start the Effort
Union Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Danbury, and Newtown Savings Bank take the lead in the “Feeding Our Neighbors Community Challenge.” Danbury, CONN. (October 13, 2020) – Union Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Danbury, and Newtown Savings Bank today announced a fundraising alliance titled “Feeding Our Neighbors Community Challenge” through which the banks have donated
Read MoreBrandon J. Angotti Joins Union Savings Bank as AVP, Wealth Management Financial Planning Officer
Danbury, CONN. (October 5, 2020) – Union Savings Bank announces the addition of Brandon J. Angotti as assistant vice president, wealth management financial planning officer. In his new role, Angotti provides financial planning, investment consulting services, tax and estate planning, and trust administration services to individuals, families, and not-for-profit organizations. “Brandon is a welcome addition
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Elects Lucie Voves First Woman Board Chair
The Bank now has women in its top two leadership positions. Danbury, CONN. (September 29, 2020) – Union Savings Bank (USB) announced that Lucie H. Voves, CEO & Founder, Church Hill Classics, has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the bank’s 154 year history.
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Introduces Contactless Debit Cards
Convenience offering now takes on greater significance as a health-safety option during pandemic Danbury, CONN. (August 20, 2020) – Tap it. Wave it. Add it to a digital wallet. And no one else needs to come into contact with it. Union Savings Bank (USB) is starting to distribute new contactless debit cards to current and
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank President Cynthia Merkle Wins 2020 “Women in Business” Award
Danbury, CONN. (June 3, 2020) – Cynthia C. Merkle, President and CEO of Union Savings Bank, and chair of the board of directors for the Connecticut Bankers Association, was recently named a winner of Hartford Business Journal’s 2020 “Women in Business” awards. In its 18th year, the highly coveted award program recognizes the region’s most
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank and the USB Foundation Donate $125,000 to Organizations On The Front Line Of The COVID-19 Battle
Danbury, CONN. (April 20, 2020) – The Union Savings Bank Foundation has donated $100,000, and Union Savings Bank has added another $25,000 in contributions, to local organizations providing much-needed services to help residents of Western Connecticut combat the effects of COVID-19. This brings the total to $275,000 that the Bank and Foundation have donated related
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to the Nuvance Health COVID-19 Preparedness Fund
Danbury, CONN. (March 31, 2020) – In an effort to support area hospitals battling COVID-19, the Union Savings Bank Foundation today announced it is awarding a $150,000 grant to the Nuvance Health Covid-19 Preparedness Fund. This grant will benefit Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital, which are operated by Nuvance Health. “Though the emphasis of
Read MoreUnion Savings Bank to Limit Access to Drive-Up Only at Branch Office Locations in Response to Coronavirus
The bank is taking this action to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees. Danbury, CONN. (March 18, 2020) – In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees, Union Savings Bank President and CEO Cynthia C. Merkle announced that effective today,
Read MoreSuzanne Morin Joins Union Savings Bank as New Mortgage Originator
Danbury, CONN. (December 13, 2019) – Union Savings Bank today announces the addition of Susan Morin as Mortgage Originator. Morin will be responsible for the origination of residential first mortgages, working with other branches to reach out to realtors, attorneys, and previous customers for new business as well as networking on behalf of USB. “Suzanne
Read MoreRaymond Michaud Joins Union Savings Bank as New Mortgage Loan Originator
Danbury, CONN. (December 11, 2019) – Union Savings Bank today announces the addition of Raymond Michaud as Mortgage Loan Originator. Michaud will be responsible for the origination of residential mortgages for purchase, home refinancing and construction/rehab loans as well as assisting first-time homebuyers with their loan processes. Raymond’s experience working with customers and working through
Read MoreThe Union Savings Bank Foundation Granted $200,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations
Danbury, CONN. (November 13, 2019) – In keeping with Union Savings Bank’s commitment to making meaningful and positive contributions to individuals, families, businesses and the communities it serves, the USB Foundation recently distributed $200,000 to 20 non-profit organizations. The range of organizations impacted by these awards include community partners that offer job training opportunities, provide
Read MoreKeith Wirtz Joins Union Savings Bank as New Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Danbury, CONN. (October 24, 2019) – Union Savings Bank today announces the addition of Keith Wirtz as Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Wirtz will be responsible for managing the investment team, devising departmental investment policies and portfolio strategies, as well as managing high-net-worth and institutional portfolios. “Keith’s extensive experience in the industry and his leadership
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