what a banker looks like
We bet if we asked, you’d describe a banker in a less than colorful way. But like you, we come from different walks of life. And like you, we live our lives in color. Meet some of the bankers who work at Norway.
Dale Ward
Job Title: Deposit Operations Representative
Years at Norway Savings: 20 years
Favorite Color: Blue
She’s sweet as can be when she answers the phone — assisting customers with everything from online banking to account information to making their mortgage payments. But this self-proclaimed “people person,” is much more than a Deposit Operations Representative at Norway Savings. Read Dale’s story »
Dana Myles
Job Title: Regional Vice President, Team Leader
Years at Norway Savings: 22 years
Favorite Color: Blue
Dana Myles’ career at Norway Savings began when she was just 16 years old, working as a part-time teller in the Portland branch. Nineteen years, a husband, two children, college education and numerous promotions later — she’s now a Regional Vice President and Team Leader, helping businesses throughout the state finance their dreams. Read Dana’s story »
Heather Whitney
Job Title: Branch Supervisor, Bethel
Years at Norway Savings: 9 years
Favorite Color: Pink
Heather Roderick has gained a lot of things since she started working at Norway Savings in 2013, but mostly she’s lost. Twenty-five pounds that is. Read Heather’s story »
Jacob Ouellette
Job Title: AVP Investment Officer,
Asset Management Group
Years at Norway Savings: 9 years
Favorite Color: Blue
A college hockey player and international business major, Jake always saw himself in the finance world, as well as involved in fitness — he just never thought he’d be able to combine the two. Now, in addition to asset management at Norway Savings, Jake creates health and fitness videos with his coworkers to help them lead healthier lives — and get in a good laugh! Read Jacob’s story »
Joe Leland
Job Title: VP Market Manager & Mortgage Loan Officer, Falmouth & Freeport
Years at Norway Savings: 10 years
Favorite Color: Blue
Growing up in northern Maine, at a school too small to have its own football team, Joe Leland never imagined himself playing semi-pro football. He also never imagined being a banker — but then he did both. Read Joe’s story »
Kyle Hodgkins
Job Title: VP Market Manager & Mortgage Loan Officer, Portland
Years at Norway Savings: 15 years
Favorite Color: Red
Growing up, Kyle Hodgkins always hated running. In 2014, he ran a marathon. “I was working at Norway at the time,” he said, “and they are really into their wellness program. They allow you to meet with health coaches and everything. One of my coworkers was big into running and was always talking about it. He convinced me to sign up for Beach to Beacon and I started training, ran it, and had a blast.” Read Kyle’s story »
Michelle Morse
Job Title: AVP, Internal Audit Manager
Years at Norway Savings: 8 years
Favorite Color: Orange
Banking was always a natural fit for Michelle, who began her career in finance as a public auditor, before joining Norway Savings in 2014. Her love of crafting, on the other hand, came as somewhat of a surprise. Read Michelle’s story »
Mike Grant
Job Title: Media Production Support
Years at Norway Savings: 8 years
Favorite Color: Red
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, followed by a career in communications and IT, banking didn’t seem like a particularly obvious choice for Mike. But his previous job left something to be desired in terms of company culture so he decided to give Norway Savings a shot. Read Mike’s story »
Pam Gaudet & Missy Babineau
Job Title: AVP, Commercial Loan Administration and RVP, Retail & Commercial Deposit Officer & Cash Management Manager
Years at Norway Savings: 10 years
Favorite Color: Blue & Green
Pam and Missy are coworkers, but after hearing about their upbringing you might think they were related. They both come from families of bankers — and they both worked together at another bank before coming to Norway Savings. But their music… well… that’s just a coincidence. Read Pam & Missy’s story »
