Sawyer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Lowrey to Assistant Vice President, Director of Bank Operations. In this new role, Mrs. Lowrey will bring her experience in Finance, Lending and Deposit Operations to support the bank’s continued growth and success throughout all of Sawyer’s Delivery Channels.
With over 12 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently successfully serving as the Bank’s Lending Officer, Mrs. Lowrey has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership in loan processing, compliance oversight, and customer service. She has successfully guided the loan servicing and lending originations team, ensuring the efficient management of the Bank’s existing loan portfolio as well as loan applications and approvals while delivering exceptional results. This promotion reflects her steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and building strong client relationships.
“Nicole’s newly created role is a key part of our organizational changes as we embrace our commitment to be a Forever Community Bank,” said James Whitaker, President, and CEO of Sawyer Savings Bank. “This restructuring is a strategic move that will not only ensure greater operational compliance but also drive enhanced efficiency. I am confident that these changes will help us better serve our community and position the bank for long-term success.”
In her new role as AVP, Director of Bank Operations, Nicole will not only continue overseeing loan servicing, assess loan applications, conduct risk evaluations, and recommend credit decisions that align with the bank’s strategic goals, but will also now assume oversight for the back office activities of the Deposit Operations department. She will serve as a key resource for addressing questions, managing work allocation, and leading staff development and training initiatives.
“Nicole has demonstrated exemplary problem-solving, leadership and motivational skills throughout her successful tenure with Sawyer Savings Bank,” said Jenn Gutheil-Denier, S.V.P. & C.O.O. of Sawyer Savings Bank. “We believe Nicole is the perfect choice to lead bank wide operations. She brings significant value and perspective to our already-talented leadership team as we continue to strive for improvement and growth.”
“I am honored with this promotion,” said Lowrey. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue advancing our technological capabilities, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring that we provide the best possible customer experience for our customers, communities, and staff.”
Mrs. Lowrey is a very involved member of the community where she and her husband, Jon, are raising two children, Cierra and Bradley. She currently is a board member for the Saugerties Outlaws Youth Football league and an extremely active volunteer with her local volunteer fire department.