HANOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ledyard National Bank is proud to announce that Kathy Underwood,
President and CEO, has been awarded the Independent Community Bankers of
America (ICBA) 2017 Community Banker of the Year award for the Eastern
region. This annual ICBA award recognizes the exceptional work and
commitment of individual community bank employees and their dedication
to local communities and the banking industry.
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Kathy Underwood, President & CEO, Ledyard National Bank (Photo: Business Wire)
“I am delighted that Kathy has received well-deserved recognition from
the ICBA with this very prestigious award,” said Dennis E. Logue, Chair
of Ledyard National Bank. “It is wonderful to see her leadership and
contributions to community banking recognized by the banking community
at large.”
ICBA seeks nominations from community bankers, customers, and community
leaders across the country to identify passionate, innovative, and savvy
community bankers for this award. Ms. Underwood and other regional
winners will be recognized at the 2018 ICBA national convention in Las
Vegas.
Ledyard Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in Hanover, New
Hampshire, is the holding company for Ledyard National Bank.Ledyard
National Bank, founded in 1991, is a full service community bank
offering a broad range of banking, investment, tax and wealth management
services.
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