St. Mary’s Bank recently honored several employees for their longevity with the bank at its President’s Club Dinner. Those being honored were, standing, from left, Sue Aronson, Judy Leclerc, Eileen St. Amand, Kimberly Pare, Jung Rizzi, Lisa Viau, Lisa Vaal, Jack Crane, Bob DesMeules and Mark Zarakotas; and seated, from left, Marianne Ouellette, Carol Lynne Vieira, Sue Harrington, Laurie Langevin, Kathy Poole, Anne Canty, Sue Descoteaux, Jessica Emerson and Emma Raymond. Absent from the photo were, Diane McNamara, Linda Girard, Lisa Allard, Sunshine Voisine, Shirley Bhutto and Laurie Cardow.

MANCHESTER — While employers across the country continue to struggle to hire and retain existing employees, St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, recently celebrated 27 employees with more than 20 years of service each.

The credit union’s President’s Club, which launched in 2010, recognizes and thanks employees who have reached 20 or more years of service. To celebrate a collective 748 years of service among the Club members, the 2020/2021 dinner was held at the Puritan Backroom.

“I look forward to the President’s Club Dinner every year to celebrate with these dedicated employees,” said Ron Covey, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank. “They are truly representative of our culture and heritage.”

Carol Lynne Vieira, senior sales and service representative, Daniel Webster Highway branch, was recognized for 35 years of service. Lisa Allard, electronic and deposit operations manager; Laurie Langevin, branch sales and service manager II, Daniel Webster Highway; and Sunshine Voisine, residential loan officer, were recognized for 30 years of service. Recognized for 25 years of service were Judy Leclerc, senior residential loan officer; and Sue Descoteaux, senior IRA/HAS and CD specialist. Sue Aronson, the credit union’s recently retired front desk receptionist/switchboard operator, also was recognized for 25 years of service.

Additions to the President’s Club in 2020 included Jack Crane, senior wealth management advisor, SMFS; and Eileen St. Amand, member contact center representative. Lisa Viau, director of operations, was added to the President’s Club in 2021.