New England Real Estate Journal

Bangor Savings Bank appoints Kohler of Roux Institute and Stebbins of PROCON to board of directors

April 10, 2026 - Movers & Milestones
Liz Kohler

 

John Stebbins

 

Bangor, ME Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its board of directors.

Kohler is managing director of strategy, operations & growth at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, where she leads strategic initiatives and partnerships that expand economic opportunity across Maine. Her work connects employers, workforce development, and emerging technologies, bringing higher education and technology perspectives that support the bank’s focus on modernization and talent development.

Kohler holds a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Goucher College.

Stebbins is chief executive officer of PROCON, a fully integrated design and construction firm serving clients across the Northeast. As the fourth-generation leader of the N.H.-based family business, he has guided its growth and overseen major commercial and residential projects throughout the region.

Stebbins also brings development experience as a partner in XSS Hotels and is one of the founding partners of Tidemark, a CRE investment firm focused on projects in Northern New England. 

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech.

Together, Kohler and Stebbins bring a broad range of professional experience to the board, reinforcing Bangor Savings Bank’s commitment to strong governance and its role as a leading financial institution serving Northern New England and beyond.

Their varied backgrounds expand the board’s mix of professional perspectives and support the bank’s commitment to delivering on it’s You Matter More promise for employees, customers, businesses, and communities. 

“Liz and John bring exceptional leadership that reflects the opportunities currently shaping our communities,” said Bob Montgomery-Rice, president and chief executive officer of Bangor Savings Bank. “Their experience across innovation, industry collaboration, and talent development will bring valuable insight to our board, helping guide our strategic vision and support the bank’s longterm success.”

Headquartered in Bangor, the Bbank was founded in 1852 and is in its 174th year, and has 69 branches in Maine and New Hampshire and business and/or loan production offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.