Essex, CT Essex Savings Bank has hired James Parker as a vice president and trust officer.

“We are delighted that Parker has joined our expanding trust department as a vice president & trust officer and will be working under the leadership of Moira Bessette Martin, senior vice president, senior trust officer. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services primarily in personal trust administration, his depth of experience will be an asset for our trust department,” said Gregory Shook, president & CEO of Essex Savings Bank.

Prior to joining Essex Trust, Parker was a senior fiduciary advisory specialist with a large national bank.  In that role he was responsible for managing complex trust relationships including the management of several large private foundations. Additionally, he has assisted individuals and families with reviewing estate planning documents and working with attorneys to draft and execute their plan.