Bar Harbor, Maine (June 7, 2023) - Seven Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees were recently recognized by the Bank’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, David Woodside, and the Bank’s Senior Executive Team at the annual Chairman’s Dinner and Celebration, held May 19 in Bar Harbor, Maine. The event honors employees who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in helping the Bank achieve its strategic goals and deliver positive outcomes for customers.
The Chairman’s Award, which is the event’s highest honor, was presented to Jennifer Seekins, Senior Vice President Treasury Service Sales, and Elizabeth Smith, Senior Vice President, Managed Asset Group Manager. The winners are selected by the Chairman of the Board of Directors in recognition of their consistent display of the Bank’s brand behaviors, strategic thinking, perseverance through challenges, ability to motivate, and several other factors.
“The Chairman’s Award is our opportunity to recognize individuals in the organization who exemplify excellence and inspire others to do the same,” said Curtis C. Simard, President and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. “Jenn and Elizabeth are humble leaders who drive results and lead by example. They aren’t afraid to do the heavy lifting, and I am honored to call them colleagues.”
Jennifer joined the Bank in 2019 and leads the Treasury Services Group in providing commercial banking customers with cash management and merchant services solutions. She is located in Waterville, Maine. Elizabeth has been with the Bank for 13 years and is a key contributor to the Bank’s risk mitigation efforts. She is located in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
The Emerging Leader Award was presented to five high-performing employees who demonstrate strong leadership skills and significant potential for growth in the organization. The recipients of the 2023 Emerging Leader Award are:
- Morgan Forni, Branch Relationship Manager of the Bank’s location in Southwest Harbor, Maine. She joined the Bank in 2016.
- Sean McIntyre, Vice President, Regional Relationship Manager for the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. He joined the Bank in 2020 and is located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
- Colleen Paquette, Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s locations in Andover, Bradford, and Newbury, New Hampshire. She joined the Bank in 2014.
- Crystal Richards, Vice President, Regional Relationship Manager for Downeast Maine. She joined the Bank in 2021 and is located in Ellsworth, Maine.
- Beckie Thibodeau, Assistant Vice President Human Resources Operations Manager. She joined the Bank in 2019 and is located in Waterville, Maine.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Operating over 50 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine and has more than $3.9 billion in assets. As a leading Northern New England community bank, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management services through its subsidiary Bar Harbor Wealth Management. For more information about Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Member FDIC.
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Chairman's Award Winners
Jennifer Seekins
Senior Vice President, Treasury Services Sales
Elizabeth Smith
Senior Vice President, Managed Asset Group Manager
Emerging Leaders Award Winners
Morgan Forni
Branch Relationship Manager
Sean McIntyre
Vice President, Regional Relationship Manager
Colleen Paquette
Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager
Crystal Richards
Vice President, Regional Relationship Manager
Beckie Thibodeau
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Operations Manager