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Posted: July 14, 2023
Winchester Savings Bank appoints Salehpour and Cotter to board of trustees
Winchester, MA According to John Carroll, president and CEO of Winchester Savings Bank (WSB), they have appointed Sara Perkins Salehpour and Paula Cotter to the board of trustees.
Dr. Salehpour is a dentist and co-owner of practices in Arlington and Cambridge. She has been a WSB corporator since 2017.
“Sara is a long-time Winchester resident and small business owner,” Carroll said. “She is engaged in our community and cares deeply about making it a special place to live and work. Her experience owning a dental practice will provide great insights to our team as we continue to grow.”
Cotter has more than 20 years in banking, most recently at East Boston Savings Bank. She has extensive experience in a variety of areas, including operations, mortgage lending, and marketing.
“Paula has a depth and breadth of banking knowledge that will be invaluable to our board,” said Carroll. “We have exciting plans for growing this amazing bank, and her expertise will be incredibly helpful.”
Founded in 1871, WSB is a mutually chartered, independent, community bank offering a full line of products and services for individuals and businesses.
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