BANK BOARD PROMOTES EXEC

Union Savings Bank (USB) recently announced the promotion of Marlene Piche to executive vice president. In her new role, she will oversee branch banking, business banking, the call center, as well as treasury and merchant services and will continue serving as a member of the bank’s Management Council.

Piche, whose experience in the financial industry spans more than 30 years, joined Union Savings Bank in 2015 as senior vice president, head of branch banking.

“Over the past eight years at Union Savings Bank, Marlene has made many significant contributions in her role as SVP, head of branch banking,” said Chelen Reyes, bank president and CEO. “She has been instrumental with the success of our service delivery through our retail network, which has grown to 25 branches, including the recent addition of our Norwalk branch. Marlene has also led our Business Banking Group to grow our relationships and deposits with our small businesses, as well as develop products and services to enhance and fast track their lending processes…. We will continue to rely on Marlene for her expertise and leadership with ongoing and future strategic initiatives.”

Piche earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a Master of Science degree in organizational management from Eastern Connecticut State University. She is very active in the community through her involvement with local businesses, the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and various nonprofits.

Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Union Savings Bank is a $3.0 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 25 offices.