Retirements and Promotions at Sawyer Savings Bank

We want to extend our congratulations to Gabriel F. Sottile and Cynthia L. Saporito on their retirements from Sawyer Savings Bank, effective December 31, 2020.

Mr. Sottile has retired as the Chief Operating Officer and will remain Chairman of the Board of trustees.  Gabe was elected to the board of trustees In 1999.  He joined the bank in 1978 serving in several capacities, including Internal Auditor, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, before his election to President in 1998.

Mrs. Saporito has retired as Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer at Sawyer Savings Bank. Cindy began her employment with Sawyer Savings Bank in 1986. During her career she has held numerous positions, including Internal Auditor, Mortgage Officer, Compliance Officer, and Marketing Officer. She also was the first female to gain an executive position. She was named to the Board of Trustees in January 2019.

In addition to the well-deserved retirements, Sawyer Savings Bank has also announced several promotions effective January 1, 2020.

James P. Whitaker has been elected as President. Whitaker also retains the position of Chief Information Security Officer (C.I.S.O). Whitaker has been with Sawyer Savings Bank since 2000 and previously held the position of Executive Vice-President and IT Officer.

Brian C. Fay has been elected as Sr. Vice-President, Finance/ IT and Chief Financial Officer. Fay has been with Sawyer Savings Bank since 2019.

Christen R. Padilla has been promoted to the position of Assistant Vice-President of Residential Lending and Loan Servicing. Padilla has been with Sawyer Savings Bank since 2008 and has previously held the positions of Assistant Vice-President- Finance and IT.

Finally, we congratulate Ernest Schirmer, who in addition to his duties as an IT Specialist and Facilities Manager, will take on the role of the Banks Security Officer.

On The Move

Sawyer Savings Bank would like to congratulate Cherie Ingrassia, who has been promoted to the position of Accounting Clerk in our Finance Department.

Sawyer Savings Bank would like to congratulate Hershelyn Siojo, who has been promoted to the position of Customer Service Representative in our Saugerties Branch.

Stuff the Truck successfully donates to local food pantries

Sawyer Savings Bank is proud to have sponsored another “Stuff the Truck” event on Friday, September 25, 2015 at each of our Branch locations. In Saugerties, food was collected for and Sawyer Savings Bank made a monetary donation of $2,000.00 to the Saugerties Food Pantry. In Marlboro, food was collected for and Sawyer Savings Bank made a monetary donation of $2,000.00 to St. Mary’s Church, Marlboro. And, in Highland, food was collected for and Sawyer Savings Bank made a monetary donation of $2,000.00 to St. Augustine’s. We are thankful to our friends and neighbors for their participation in this annual event. Without your support, this event wouldn’t be possible. We hope to continue helping our neighbors in need. Mark your calendars… Sawyer Savings Bank’s Annual Stuff the Truck event is the fourth Friday of September, annually. Thank you!

Meet Courtney Schmelz, New Marlboro Branch Teller

Sawyer Savings Bank would like to welcome Courtney Schmelz to the position of Teller in our Marlboro Branch Office. Courtney joined the Sawyer Savings Bank team on September 29, 2015. Welcome Courtney!