Union Savings Bank promotes Diane Berry to
vice president process improvement specialist
Union Savings Bank has promoted Diane Berry to vice president process improvement specialist.
In this position, Berry will analyze processes to provide efficiencies and business solutions from the bank’s headquarters at 225 Main St., Danbury. Previously, Berry was an internal auditor at Union Savings Bank.\
“Diane’s extensive background in operations, compliance, internal controls and auditing position her for great success in her new job,” said Union Savings Bank President and CEO Fran Dattalo. “She will play a critical role as we consistently strive to improve our processes, service delivery and products with our customers in mind.”
Berry received her master’s of business administration degree with a concentration in finance/accounting at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and her bachelor’s degree in economics at SUNY New Paltz, N.Y. She is a certified bank internal auditor through the Independent Community Bankers of America and a certified anti-money laundering specialist through the Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists.
Berry is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, and serves on the board of directors for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). She resides in Hopewell Junction, N.Y.
About Union Savings Bank
Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $2.5 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice in western Connecticut. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 29 offices in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Kent, Monroe, New Fairfield, Goshen, Litchfield, Marble Dale, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sharon, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions.
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Francis G. Dattalo elected president & CEO of Union Savings Bank
Francis G. Dattalo has been elected president and chief executive officer of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, effective immediately, as announced today by Jack T. Tyransky, chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Dattalo, formerly the bank's chief operating officer, replaces Jay C. Lent, who resigned Tuesday, citing personal reasons.
Mr. Lent made the following statement with respect to his resignation, "Since I returned from my leave of absence on December 5, 2011, I have been assessing whether I could continue to fulfill my duties as president and CEO with the same degree of vigor and enthusiasm that I had before my leave. My first 11 years with the bank, before my personal leave last October, were professionally rewarding, as the bank grew tremendously during that time.
"I have always told myself if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Union Savings Bank's president and CEO with 100 percent commitment, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. My heart is no longer in it like it used to be, and it made sense to turn the page in my life."
Tyransky, who pointed out the bank's 2011 profits were 49 percent higher than 2010 and that more than $100 million in core deposits were added this past year, stated, "We are extremely pleased to appoint Fran to lead the bank. We have great confidence he and our management team will continue to perform at a high level and maintain the excellent momentum Union Savings Bank has achieved over the last several years."
Dattalo joined Union Savings Bank in 2006 as vice president, Corporate Services and has also served as senior vice president, Investment Management and Trust and executive vice president, chief operating officer. In 2010, he was the transition/conversion manager for Union Savings Bank's acquisition of The First National Bank of Litchfield. Prior to joining Union Savings Bank, he spent 28 years with the former UnionTrust Company, most notably as executive vice president and treasurer.
In his position as president and CEO, Dattalo is responsible for overseeing the bank's commitment to meeting the needs of customers and communities.
"I am honored by the faith the board of trustees has demonstrated in me and look forward to leading this great community institution," said Dattalo. "We are fortunate to have a strong, experienced executive management team and the most dedicated employees you'll ever meet. Together, we will continue to make this outstanding bank even better for the benefit of our customers."
Dattalo graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. He is a graduate of the American Banking Assocation's School and Graduate School of Bank Investments. A resident of Newtown, Conn., he is a member of the United Way Council - Northern Fairfield County and a finance committee member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Newtown.
About Union Savings Bank
Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $2.5 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice in western Connecticut. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 29 offices in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Kent, Monroe, New Fairfield, Goshen, Litchfield, Marble Dale, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sharon, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions.
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Union Savings Bank Foundation awards $214,300
to 33 non-profit organizations across western Connecticut
The Union Savings Bank Foundation has once again demonstrated their support for local organizations that provide healthcare, promote educational achievement and address human needs by awarding $214,300 to 33 non-profit organizations across western Connecticut. This year’s grant recipients were recognized during a breakfast ceremony at the Bank’s North Street, Danbury office on November 9.
Representatives of the 33 non-profit organizations receiving a total of $214,300 grants from the Union Savings Bank donation gather at the bank's North Street, Danbury branch.
The foundation’s 2011-2012 grants represent a 6.9 percent increase in dollars allocated compared with $200,380 allocated in 2010. Since the USB Foundation was founded in 1999, it has distributed 241 grants totaling $1,550,210 to more than 100 non-profit organizations.
The 2011-2012 grants will help support local services and programs that encourage healthy lifestyles; literacy and academic advancement; economic and personal stability; career awareness and skill development for children and youth, housing and meals to the elderly, less fortunate and homeless; and support to individuals and families with disabilities and critical health needs.
A full list of Union Savings Bank Foundation grants follows below.
Amos House
Support of Transitional Living Program for the employable homeless
Greater Danbury
Ann's Place - The Home of I Can
Support programs and services for children who have sibling/parent w cancer
Danbury/Fairfield counties
Arc of the Farmington Valley, The (FAVARH)
Support of two businesses that employee FAVARH clients, all of whom have intellectual disabilities. Need to purchase equipment in order to be able to expand these businesses.
Greater Hartford Region
Canton Historical Society
50% match of funds to be used for asbestos remediation, which is required prior to making the historic building compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Canton, Farmington Valley and visitors from US and abroad
Coalition for Healthy Kids (United Way fiduciary agent)
Funding for SCRAM (Students Can Run and Move) afterschool physical fitness/nutrition and parent engagement program
Northern Fairfield/southern Litchfield Counties
Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT
$4,000 for equipment replacement, $3,000 for food costs
Greater Danbury/NW CT
Connecticut Mission of Mercy
Funding for 115 portable dental clinic for those less fortunate
Danbury, State of CT
Daily Bread - An Ecumenical Food Pantry
For pantry food costs and purchase of a laptop computer and financial software
Greater Danbury
Danbury Family Literacy Center
Staffing and materials for the Literacy Caravan - to raise awareness of the importance of early education for all children
City of Danbury
Danbury Museum and Historical Society
Expansion of educational field trip opportunities for 3rd and 5th graders attending public school in Danbury; bus transportation needed for those schools that cannot walk to the museum campus
Greater Danbury
Families Network of Western CT, Inc.
Support of the Nurturing Families Network, a comprehensive system of care for all first time parents when their babies are born - education, emotional support, support groups, home visitation
Greater Danbury
Family & Children's Aid
Establishment of a Therapeutic Group Home for Boys aged 14 to 19
All of Connecticut
Friends of Sullivan Farm
Support of agro-educational program for high school and college students interested in pursuing a vocation in 21st century farming
Greater New Milford
Goshen Housing Trust
Provide housing opportunities for individuals and/or families of modest means that enable them to stay and live in town, based on a land lease model - need to retain a housing consultant and architect
Goshen
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury
Support of the Technology, Integration and Earned Pathway to Citizenship workshop program which is provided to ESL individuals at no or low cost
Greater Danbury
Housatonic Habitat for Humanity
Funds to finish 6 Linden place, a second home on already purchased property
Greater Danbury/Housatonic Valley
Housatonic Youth Service Bureau
Funding for Student Assistance Program, which is designed to meet the behavioral health needs of children and families living in Sharon and the Region 1 catchment area free of charge.
Sharon, Kent, Cornwall, Canaan, North Canaan
Hunt Hill Farm Trust
Support of the New Music Talent Initiative, a mentorship offered free to selected students, which has been successfully piloted
Greater New Milford and Danbury areas
Kent Children's Center, Inc.
Funding for their scholarship program, expected need is $16,000.00 +
NW corner of CT and surround NY towns
Kent Village Housing for the Elderly, Inc.
Assistance in replacing the kitchens at Templeton Farms, each new kitchen will cost approximately $6,000
Kent and surrounding towns
Litchfield Community Center
Offset cost of afterschool and evening programs for youth and teens in the community
Northwest CT
Literacy Volunteers of America - Danbury, Inc.
General operating expense support of 2 programs: "Basic" and "Academic" - which aim to provide the academic skills needed to achieve and college competency respectfully.
Greater Danbury
Little Britches Therapeutic Riding
Grant to help cover the cost of 9 disabled youth riders for an 8 week session
Fairfield, Litchfield, & New Haven Counties
Musicals at Richter
Funding for their Summer Youth Musical Theater Workshop
Fairfield, Litchfield, & Putnam Counties
Northwest CT Association for the Arts (The Warner Theater)
Establishment of a 14-week social integration program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other communication-based differences for Spring 2012
Northwest CT and beyond
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Provide disabled individuals who benefit from therapeutic horseback riding with need based financial assistance
88 towns in CT and NY
Pratt Nature Center
Funding for 40, week-long summer camp scholarships for children aged 4 - 14 who are in need of financial assistance
Greater New Milford
Rebuilding Together Litchfield County
Purchase the material, and skilled technicians where required, for home modifications & repairs to make homes warm, safe, accessible, and appropriate for each homeowners needs
Litchfield & parts of northern Fairfield Co.
Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut
Support of scholarships for inner city children to participate in the ESCAPE to the Arts afterschool program, which serves Danbury's middle school youth attending Rogers Park and Broadview middle schools.
22 towns in western CT and eastern Putnam county
School on the Green
Replacement of outdoor play equipment, disposal of old equipment
Litchfield County
TBICO (The Bridge to Independence & Career Opportunities)
Support of The Corporate Edge Business Skills Program, a skills-based job training and access to career-track jobs that pay living wages
Southern Litchfield & northern Fairfield Counties
Technology Solutions for Non Profits (TS4NP)
Establishment of a fund to be administered by TS4NP, which would provide other non-profits the ability to pay for costs associated with migration of their data to the TS4NP server. A list of candidates in need of this funding has been established.
Fairfield and southern Litchfield counties
VNA Northwest, Inc.
Tuition for 2 nurses to attend a Wound Care training session offered by the Wound Care Educational Institute
Northwest CT
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Union Savings Bank donates $10,000
towards construction of a new community room
at the Litchfield Community Center
Rick Judd, senior vice president (left) and Sue Voghel, VP, market manager (right) at Union Savings Bank present a $10,000 check to Berta Mette, Litchfield Community Center executive director. The donation will be used towards construction of a new community room at the center.
A community hub for programs such as "Stitch and Chat," "Tai Chi", "Zumba Fitness," "Bridge for All," performances, family events, a teen program, movie showings, health screenings and more, the Litchfield Community Center will soon expand its footprint.
Union Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 towards construction of a new multi-purpose community room at the center that will allow more of the region's groups and organizations to hold meetings and conduct programs.
Designed by Architect Paul Hinkel, the 27' x 32' addition will compliment the existing structure and include a meeting and activity room, family friendly restrooms and large equipment storage. Groundbreaking by the project contractor, Burlington Construction Company, will take place this month. Interior Designer Alexandra Champalimaud will create the new community room's space.
About the Litchfield Community Center
The Litchfield Community Center provides a comfortable environment that encourages creative, intellectual and recreational pursuits to reflect the interests and needs of the community. The Center is located at 421 Bantam Road in Litchfield, approximately one mile from the Town's green. The Litchfield Community Center is a private not for profit organization and is operated by a board of directors. Visit thecommunitycenter.org.
About Union Savings Bank
Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $2.5 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice in western Connecticut. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 29 offices in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Kent, Monroe, New Fairfield, Goshen, Litchfield, Marble Dale, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sharon, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions.
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