WFS Welcomes Mark Walker, Vice President, Regional Branch Manager
Granby Groundbreaking
WFS Welcomes Brenda Raleigh, New Deposit Operations Manager

Mark Walker - Vice President, Regional Branch Manager at Windsor Federal Savings

WINDSOR, CT – May 2009 - Mark Griffin, president of Windsor Federal Savings, is pleased to announce Mark D. Walker has joined the Association as Vice President – Regional Branch Manager.

Mark brings with him over 25 years of banking experience, most recently as Vice President and Branch Manager with Bank of America. He attended Central Connecticut State University and the University of Virginia where he completed a comprehensive Retail Bank Management program.  In his position with Windsor Federal Savings, Mark will oversee the operations of the branch offices, providing guidance to the Branch Managers in the sales, customer service, administration, and management areas.

Current president for The Bridge Family Center, director, board member and trustee of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, The Children’s Museum, Trinity Christian Fellowship and West Hartford Youth Basketball League; Mark is also a volunteer mentor for West Hartford Public Schools.

Mark, who resides in West Hartford with his wife and three children, enjoys golf, reading and all sports. 

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Windsor Federal Savings Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Granby Location

GRANBY, CT — February 20, 2009 — Windsor Federal Savings held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future home of its Granby branch at 21 Hartford Avenue – directly across the street from its current location.  On hand for the festivities were Town Manager, Bill Smith; Director of Community Development, Fran Armentano; Windsor Federal Savings Board Member, Mike Rabbett; Branch Manager, Jim Matejek; and President, Mark Griffin.

After first opening its doors at its present location in 1973, the branch has since grown along with the Town of Granby.  This new branch will not only be more energy-efficient, but will also have two drive-up lanes, a much needed drive-up ATM, as well as more office and conference space and a greater variety of safety deposit boxes.  Through offering its customers the very best in products and customer service and continuing its commitment to the Town of Granby and surrounding communities, Windsor Federal Savings is taking seriously its responsibility to be a valuable neighbor.

When asked why a new branch is being built during such difficult economic times, Mark Griffin said, “Our mutual ownership structure allows us to operate with a more long-term outlook in mind.  Due to our sensible business practices, we remain safe, secure and strong.  We have always been a community bank and plan to stay that way as we move forward.  That’s what “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is all about,” said Griffin.

A late summer/early fall opening is anticipated.

Pictured Left to Right: Mike Rabbett, Windsor Federal Savings Board of Directors; Fran Armentano, Director of Community Development; Mark Griffin, President; Bill Smith, Town Manager; Jim Matejek, Granby Branch Manager

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Brenda Raleigh new Deposit Operations Manager at Windsor Federal Savings  

WINDSOR, CT - January 20, 2009 - Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that Brenda Raleigh has joined the Association as Assistant Vice President, Deposit Operations Manager.

Brenda brings with her over 27 years of banking experience, most recently as Assistant Vice President and Operations Manager with Valley Bank, Bristol. She is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management.  Brenda, who resides in Bristol with her husband and two children, enjoys reading, crosswords and letterboxing.

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