PeoplesBank Makes Key Banking Center, Mortgage and Business Banking Appointments

HOLYOKE, MA (April 27, 2023) – PeoplesBank has announced the following key appointments.

Gladys L. Ortiz has been appointed as Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager for its new South Windsor office. Ms. Ortiz will serve both retail and business clients’ needs. She will also lead, coach and develop a team of professional banking associates and cultivate relationships with the greater South Windsor community. She has 24 years of banking experience.

“We are excited to have Gladys lead our new South Windsor team,” stated Aleda De Maria, Executive Vice President Consumer Banking and Operations at PeoplesBank. “With her strong banking and leadership experience, she is instrumental in introducing customers to the innovative banking technology we have as well as establishing meaningful community ties.”

A resident of Manchester, CT, Ms. Ortiz is Moody’s Analytics Certified, Leader’s Edge Coaching Certified and State of Connecticut Notary. She is fluent in Spanish. Ms. Ortiz serves as an ambassador for both the South Windsor and Greater Manchester Chambers of Commerce; was a panel guest at The Greater Hartford Women’s Conference; has served as a Small Business and Consumer Lending Advocate; and has conducted financial literacy trainings for various organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

Peter R. Sulick has been appointed as Mortgage Sales Manager. Mr. Sulick will manage residential mortgage production as well a team of mortgage loan consultants. He has over 35 years of mortgage and banking experience.

“At a time when consumers need it the most, Peter brings an unparalleled level of experience to the mortgage market,” stated James Sherbo, Senior Vice President Consumer Lending at PeoplesBank. “There is really no one else in the regional market who possesses Peter’s depth of experience. He has seen it all – the ups and downs – and clearly knows what it takes to finance new home dreams no matter what is going on in the market.”

A resident of Colchester, CT, Mr. Sulick earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. He is a member of the board of directors of the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association, an affiliate member of the Greater Hartford Association of Realtors and the Tri-County Alliance of Realtors.

Jennifer W. Yergeau has been appointed as Vice President Commercial and Institutional Banking. Ms. Yergeau manages a commercial portfolio consisting of clients located in the state of Connecticut and across all sectors, including government and nonprofits. She actively consults with clients regarding their cash management needs around all facets of their business. Ms. Yergeau has 18 years of banking experience, with 13 years dedicated to Cash Management.

“Jennifer is on the front lines of helping businesses become more efficient and effective while staying safe from fraud,” stated Frank Crinella, Executive Vice President and Chief Lender and Chief Credit Officer at PeoplesBank. “Her depth of experience alone makes her a valued and unique resource in the marketplace.”

A resident of Suffield, CT, Ms. Yergeau earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Westfield State University in Massachusetts and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in communication management from the University of Southern California. She is a member of the board of directors at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, MA; serves as Vice President of the board of directors at the Drama Studio in Springfield, MA; is a trustee, volunteer, and long-range planning member at the Suffield Historical Society in Suffield, CT; and volunteers for Furry Friends Foster and Rescue in Monroe, CT.

About: PeoplesBank is a leader in innovation, corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability, and employee engagement. Our three LEED® certified offices are environmentally friendly, and we have financed more than $350 million in wind, hydroelectric, and solar energy projects.

As a community bank we have a unique ability to help the communities we serve through volunteer efforts and millions of dollars in donations to charitable and civic causes.

PeoplesBank is a mutual bank and therefore is responsible to our depositors, employees, and the community. This organizational structure allows us to focus on the long-term viability of the bank and the best interests of our customers. We currently have 20 banking centers located in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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