Fidelity Bank appoints Omar Mahmood to Vice President, Banking Center Manager for Shrewsbury Street
(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Omar Mahmood to Vice President, Banking Center Manager for its Shrewsbury Street location in Worcester. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the operations at the banking center while providing financial tools and resources to help clients get where they want to be. With more than 15 years of progressive experience in bank operations and business development, Mahmood comes to Fidelity Bank from Northern Bank & Trust, where
Sheila King-Goodwin recognized by New England Women in Banking with 2025 Northeast Women in Banking
Award acknowledges women trailblazers in the banking and mortgage industries throughout the Northeast (Leominster, Mass.)—Sheila King-Goodwin, chief community banking officer for Fidelity Bank, was recently recognized by the New England Women in Banking as one of the 2025 Northeast Women in Banking and Mortgage. The award was given during the New England Women in Banking Conference held on January 15, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. The award recognizes women in the banking industry who have
Mayra Rosero-Regalado recognized by Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association
Rising Star Award recognizes up-and-coming mortgage professionals in Massachusetts (Leominster, Mass.)—Mayra (Mimi) Rosero-Regalado, home loan specialist at Fidelity Bank, was recently recognized with the Rising Star Award by the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association (MMBA). The award recognizes exceptional up-and-coming MMBA members who possess the professional characteristics that signify the organization’s members. As part of the award, Rosero-Regalado will participate in a development program
Fidelity Bank recognized by The Boston Globe Top Places to Work, Newsweek “America’s Best Regional B
Bank appears for seventh time on The Boston Globe Top Places to Work list (Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced it has recently received recognition related to client and colleague satisfaction from The Boston Globe and Newsweek. For the seventh time, Fidelity Bank was listed on The Boston Globe Top Places to Work list in the “Top medium-size employers in Massachusetts” category. The list, which included an employee engagement survey by Energage, focused on how colleagues rated the Bank on
Joseph Silva promoted to President at Fidelity Bank
Joseph Silva promoted to President at Fidelity BankSilva previously served as Bank’s Chief Lending Officer (Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced it has promoted Joseph Silva to President from his current role as the Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. As President, Silva will be responsible for driving the growth and success of Fidelity Bank across all markets and oversee all client services while also driving the Bank’s community engagement and philanthropic
Fidelity Bank Lemonade Learning Club program recognized by American Bankers Association
Award recognizes Bank’s unique youth financial literacy, entrepreneurship program Leominster, Mass—Fidelity Bankwas recently named a 2024 American Bankers Association (ABA) “Brand Slam” Award Winner in the category for “Out-of-the-Box Idea,” for the Bank’s popular Lemonade Learning Club program. During summer 2024, Fidelity Bank launched the Lemonade Learning Club to boost youth literacy skills and provide a sense of entrepreneurship by giving each child who opened a growth savings account a free
Exchange Authority’s Albino M. Caporale elected President of the Federation of Exchange Accommodator
Caporale elected to lead organization for 2025 (Leominster, Mass.)—Exchange Authority, a leading consultant and facilitator for Section 1031 exchanges and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity Bank, today announced Albino M. Caporale, Esq., president and CEO, has been elected as President of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA). His appointment as president, which will continue through September 2025, took place during the FEA’s 2024 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. In this role, Caporale
Brenda Lockhart-LeBlanc appointed to Home Loan Specialist
Brenda Lockhart-LeBlanc appointed to Home Loan SpecialistLockhart-LeBlanc brings expertise to help clients meet their home ownership goals through Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach (Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Brenda Lockhart-LeBlanc to Home Loan Specialist. “Brenda has served clients as a Home Loan Specialist for nearly ten years and has more than twenty years of banking experience,” said Peter Favata, Vice President, Sales Manager Residential Lending, Fidelity
Fidelity Bank announces financials results
Fidelity Bank announces financials results Exceeds expectations with a record year, strong growth in commercial loans and deposits (Leominster, Mass.)—The year 2021 was an historic year for Fidelity Bank as annual results exceeded expectations including strong growth in commercial loans and deposits. The bank remained focused on its LifeDesign Banking approach of helping clients get where they want to be by providing the clarity, confidence, and care needed to make informed decisions about their financial
Fidelity Bank announces results of 2022 Economic Survey
Fidelity Bank announces results of 2022 Economic SurveySkilled labor, inflation among top concerns for businesses, consumers in 2022 (Leominster, Mass.)—Fidelity Bank recently announced the results of its 2022 Economic Survey, providing an overview of how more than 200 businesses and more than 500 consumers perceive the state and regional economy over the next 12 months. For the past nine years, Fidelity Bank has offered an Economic Survey as a way to help bring clarity to the business community so they
Fidelity Bank appoints Marina Taylor to Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
Fidelity Bank appoints Marina Taylor to Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager Leominster, Mass –Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Marina Taylor to Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager. In this role, she will advise the bank’s commercial lending clients regarding industry risks, business cycles, and growth opportunities to help them get where they want to be. With more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Marina joins Fidelity Bank from Clinton Savings Bank.
Fidelity Bank Donated More Than $400,000 in 2021 through its LifeDesign Community Dividend
Fidelity Bank Donated More Than $400,000 in 2021 through its LifeDesign Community DividendLeominster, Mass –Fidelity Bank today announced it donated more than $400,000 to more than 220 worthy organizations, events, and causes in several Central and Eastern Massachusetts communities in 2021 through its LifeDesign Community Dividend, which is money the bank sets aside for this purpose each year. As communities began to slowly recover from the pandemic over the past year, Fidelity Bank utilized its gifts
Exchange Authority announces relocation to Worcester
Exchange Authority announces relocation to WorcesterFinancial services leader moving from Leominster in response to growing market needs(Leominster, Mass.)—Exchange Authority, a leading consultant and facilitator for Section 1031 exchanges and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity Bank, today announced the relocation of its offices from Leominster to Worcester. All Exchange Authority staff relocated to the Fidelity Bank banking center located at 465 Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, effective February 21,
Mina Chebbani appointed to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the Fidelity Bank service area in Eastern, North Central and Central Massachusetts
Mina Chebbani appointed to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the Fidelity Bank service area in Eastern, North Central and Central MassachusettsChebbani brings expertise to help small business owners meet their goals through Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign banking approach(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Mina Chebbani to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the bank’s service areas in Eastern, North Central and Central Massachusetts. In her new role,
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now openAnnual survey will offer economic forecast insights from business owners, consumers (Leominster, Mass.)—Fidelity Bank today announced its 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open for business leaders and consumers to provide their thoughts on the current state and regional economy over the next 12 months, and how the region fared over the past year as recovery from the pandemic continued in earnest. Sponsored by Fidelity Bank and
Fidelity Bank donates $35,000 to support music, arts programs in Groton and Littleton
Fidelity Bank donates $35,000 to support music, arts programs in Groton and LittletonFunding to support outreach programs, educational programs and scholarships, community art(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank announced its support of two North Central Massachusetts-based organizations dedicated to bringing music and art to the community.Fidelity Bank pledged $30,000 to Indian Hill Music of Littleton (soon to be Groton Hill Music Center when the organization opens its new home in Groton) to support the
Fidelity Bank earns 5-Star Rating from Leading Independent Bank Rating and Research Firm
Fidelity Bank earns 5-Star Rating from Leading Independent Bank Rating and Research FirmFidelity Bank recognized for overall financial strength, security of operations (Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced it has earned a 5-Star “Superior” rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. A 5-Star rating ranks Fidelity Bank among one of the strongest banks in the nation on BauerFinancial's Recommended Report. “This rating reflects our overall
Ruby Vargas appointed to Vice President, Area Manager for the Fidelity Bank Leominster service area
Ruby Vargas appointed to Vice President, Area Manager for the Fidelity Bank Leominster service areaVargas brings expertise to help the Leominster community meet their goals through Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach to banking(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Ruby Vargas to Vice President, Area Manager for their two Leominster banking centers. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the operations at the bank’s Leominster Connector and Main Street
John P. Pacheco, Jr., appointed to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the Fidelity Bank service area in North Central and Central Massachusetts
John P. Pacheco, Jr., appointed to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the Fidelity Bank service area in North Central and Central MassachusettsPacheco brings expertise to help small business owners meet their goals through Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approachto banking(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of John P. Pacheco Jr. to Vice President, Business Development Officer for the bank’s service areas in North Central and Central Massachusetts. In his new role, he
Fidelity Bank Introduces Strategic Innovation and Optimization Lab
Fidelity Bank Introduces Strategic Innovation and Optimization LabFirst-of-its-kind lab to revolutionize banking processes and procedures(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today formally announced its Strategic Innovation and Optimization Lab, an internal consulting team to help the bank better serve clients through technology enhancements, process improvements, project management and data analytics to better understand and anticipate client needs. “We make great improvements by collaborating with our
Digital Banking experts now available for Fidelity Bank clients
Digital Banking experts now available for Fidelity Bank clientsExperts in banking centers to provide exceptional service for online, mobile and remote banking (Leominster, Mass.)—As the demand for online banking increased during the pandemic, Fidelity Bank recently announced the appointment of four digital bankers who are bringing the LifeDesign Banking approach to a digital world to help clients get where they want to be. Launched in February 2020, digital bankers are available to respond to client
Fidelity Bank appoints David A. Wilder to Home Loan Specialist
Fidelity Bank appoints David A. Wilder to Home Loan SpecialistWilder brings home loan expertise to help clients in Groton meet their home ownership goals through Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach (Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of David A. Wilder to Home Loan Specialist serving the Groton community. “David comes to Fidelity Bank after leading his own mortgage company for several years in Groton,” said Peter J. Favata, Vice President, Sales Manager, Residential Lending,
Fidelity Bank announces results of 2021 Economic Survey
Fidelity Bank announces results of 2021 Economic SurveyRecovering from challenges of the pandemic top of mind for business owners, consumers (Leominster, Mass.)—Fidelity Bank recently announced the results of its 2021 Economic Survey, providing an overview of how more than 200 businesses and more than 500 consumers perceive the state and regional economy over the next 12 months as the region recovers from the pandemic. While the effects of COVID-19 are keeping the region’s business owners up at night,
Fidelity Bank announces financials at annual meeting
Fidelity Bank announces financials at annual meetingExceeds annual results expectations, assists communities with funding to navigate pandemic (Leominster, Mass.) – The year 2020 was a unique year for Fidelity Bank as the global pandemic created an unexpected shift in the world as we knew it. While the year presented unprecedented challenges related to the pandemic, Fidelity Bank remained focused on its newly-refined LifeDesign Banking approach of helping clients, colleagues and community members get
Fidelity Bank appoints Joseph Silva to lead Commercial Banking team
Fidelity Bank appoints Joseph Silva to lead Commercial Banking teamSilva brings extensive experience, impressive results to drive Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of Joseph Silva to Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, effective immediately. In this role, he will lead all aspects of Commercial Banking and Cash Management sales with a focus on growing the business while also embracing Fidelity Bank’s LifeDesign approach.
Fidelity Bank appoints 12 colleagues to new roles at locations across its service area
Fidelity Bank appoints 12 colleagues to new roles at locations across its service areaFidelity Bank promotes from within to drive LifeDesign approach, provide clients with continued outstanding service(Leominster, Mass.)Fidelity Bank today announced the appointment of 12 colleagues to new roles at eight locations across its service area, effective immediately. “Our mission and vision drive us to set a new bar for the community banking industry,” said Dee Sendrowski, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Fidelity Bank Donated Nearly $450,000 in 2020 through its LifeDesign Community Dividend
Fidelity Bank Donated Nearly $450,000 in 2020 through its LifeDesign Community Dividend LEOMINSTER, Mass – In an extraordinary year of challenge due to the pandemic, Fidelity Bank donated nearly $450,000 to more than 200 worthy organizations, events, and causes in several Central and Eastern Massachusetts communities in 2020 through its LifeDesign Community Dividend, which is money the bank sets aside for this purpose each year. The pandemic was a major focus of 2020 donations, with Fidelity Bank
Fidelity Bank Gives Two Awards to Clinton Resident Helen Bleckley for Exemplifying the Bank’s Values of Doing Right by Clients, Colleagues and Communities
Fidelity Bank Gives Two Awards to Clinton Resident Helen Bleckley for Exemplifying the Bank’s Values of Doing Right by Clients, Colleagues and Communities Leominster, MASS – Several Fidelity Bank employees were virtually honored by Fidelity Bank at the bank’s annual All Hearts Meeting March 9 for their unique contributions during an unusual year. Clinton resident Helen Bleckley received two awards. “It is a pleasure to recognize our caring colleagues for the work they do,” says Ed Manzi Jr.,
Fidelity Bank Makes Caring for Our Communities Donation of $6,000 to Shirley Based Organizations
Fidelity Bank Makes Caring for Our Communities Donation of $6,000 to Shirley Based Organizations Support part of overall donation of more than $50,000 to help those most affected by COVID-19 LEOMINSTER, Mass – Fidelity Bank is providing more than $50,000 in additional holiday support to more than a dozen Massachusetts food pantries to help people affected by the pandemic. The bank has donated $6,000 to organizations serving Shirley including $3,000 to Clear Path for Veterans New England, which has
Fidelity Bank Allocates $45,000 over 3 years to Partnership with EforAll
Fidelity Bank Allocates $45,000 over 3 years to Partnership with EforAll Leominster, MASS – Fidelity Bank , a community bank headquartered in Leominster with 14 full-service offices in central Massachusetts has committed $45,000 over three years to Its partnership with EforAll (Entrepreneurship for All ). EforAll Greater Worcester was launched on October 1. It is EforAll’s ninth location in Massachusetts. “We strongly believe that this partnership will provide ongoing support to a diverse group of
