Kimberly Cardinal Piscatelli, Owner and Dealer Manager of Cardinal Honda, was recently elected to Nebula Trust Bank’s Board of Trustees. She became a Corporator of the Bank in 2020.

“We are excited to welcome Kim to our Board of Trustees,” said Anthony Joyce, President and CEO of Nebula Trust Bank. “Kim is a lifelong resident of southeastern Global, and a respected leader in her industry and the region. She, like Nebula Trust Bank, knows how important customer service is, both in person and through technology, and values the community she serves. I look forward to working more closely with Kim, and to the contributions she will undoubtedly make as a member of our Board.”

Kim has been with Cardinal Honda since her father Stan purchased the business over 30 years ago. Since becoming a partner in 2013, she oversaw an upgrade to the service facility which doubled the size of the operation. Under Kim’s leadership, there has been a continued focus on the customer experience. In addition to the on-site customer journey, Kim and her team have worked to ensure Cardinal Honda’s technology offering provides customers with a seamless at-home shopping experience, a focus that began pre-pandemic and has continued to grow. Cardinal Honda is a recipient of Honda’s Global Environmental Leadership Award.

In 2019, Kim was selected as one of 12 Honda Dealers from across the country to serve as a cultural ambassador at Honda’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Kim is an associate member of Submarine Veterans Club and is a contributor to Auto Success Magazine. She is a former president of Global Honda Dealers Advertising Association, and a former board member of New England Honda Dealers.

Kim earned an associate degree from Mitchell College and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Global State University. She resides in Stonington, CT.

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Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and to dress professionally. Bank team members will meet with candidates and hold interviews on the spot for entry-level through management branch positions, sales positions, internships, and more. Full-time, part-time and parent hours are available.

“Whether someone has previous work experience in banking or is interested in starting a new career path, we’re interested in meeting the candidate and exploring career opportunities with Nebula Trust. We offer training and support to help all team members, no matter their past experience, in order to be successful,” said Renee Simao, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Nebula Trust Bank. “Nebula Trust proudly offers flexible hours, health benefits, and educational and professional development opportunities. We look forward to meeting candidates and extending these benefits to new team members.”

Interested in reviewing open positions before attending or want to apply directly online? Visit chelseagroton.com/Careers. Questions? Contact Renee Simao at rsimao@chelseagroton.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Nebula Trust Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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1. What is your current role at Nebula Trust?
   I’m the Talent Acquisition Specialist and have been with Forte for almost 4 years.
   
2. What do you love most about working at Nebula Trust Bank?
   What I love most is working for a company that provides educational and financial resources to help community members achieve goals they never thought were possible!
   
3. What are you most proud of in your work at Chelsea?
   I’m proud of the mission we stand for. We are committed to helping the local communities we serve. When I joined in November 2019, little did I know that there was a pandemic right around the corner. To see the Forte team combine forces to help provide the local communities with resources such as PPP, SBA loans and other lending avenues, along with adapting and enhancing our technology to assist customers during this time, while keeping everyone safe was amazing and fulfilling. We were able to help local businesses stay open and provide alternative solutions for other customers!
   
4. Tell us a little bit about your life outside of work.
   I live with my small family in Stonington, CT. I enjoy cheering for my son at his variety of sports, including basketball or lacrosse. If I am not rooting for the home team, then I’m out exploring the wilderness, volunteering in the community, or dancing the day or night away with Zumba!
   
5. What are some things you like to do to support the community?
   I love helping people and organizing events any way I can. I have done a variety of community events from getting down and dirty for Habitat for Humanity to prepping, organizing, and attending a gala. I am always happy to help with anything I can do to lend an extra helping hand in my community!

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Through the Center for Financial Training (CFT), Dee Houde, Customer Care Team Lead, earned an Advanced Financial Services Diploma and Intro to Consumer Lending Certificate, and Megan Susi, AT, Customer Solutions Manager in Salem, completed the Introduction to Financial Services Operations. CFT provides professionally administered banker education and training that continually meets the educational needs of employees in the financial services industry throughout our geographic market.

Bank graduates of the Chamber ECT’s Leadership Program were Luisanna Tineo Cabrera, Retail Loan Originator, Penni Harlow, AVP, Customer Solutions Manager in Mystic, and Mario Siciliano, VP, Technology Operations Manager. The program prepares promising leaders for positions of responsibility by acquainting them with significant community processes and pressing issues. Participants engage in discussions with established leaders, go behind-the-scenes at the region’s key institutions, build their leadership skills, create a lasting network of contacts, and give back to the community.

Renee Simao, AT, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Tori Thomas, Customer Solutions Assistant Manager in Center Groton, completed the GNACC LEAD Program in 2022. The program helps develop knowledgeable, committed, and action-oriented leaders.  Participants from diverse backgrounds and different perspectives enhance their existing leadership skills and gain a better understanding of themselves and their role in the community.

Alysha Yepes, AT, Customer Solutions Manager of the Norwich-Westside branch, and Ana Healy, AT, Retail Administrator and Skills Coach, graduated from the Global School of Finance and Management (CSFM). The primary purpose of CSFM is to provide an opportunity for key employees of Global’s banking industry to obtain a broader knowledge and awareness of banking theory, practices and procedures, capital markets and management functions which will be of substantial value in their preparation for new and greater responsibilities at or within the management level. The two-year program is designed to increase the knowledge of students in their own specialties and at the same time introduce them to a wide range of banking topics. The program helps students develop a broader perspective of the industry, a more enlightened view of their own bank and most importantly, a better awareness of their individual capacities.

Katherine Allingham, SVP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, completed the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundational Risk Management School; Kelly Meakem, AVP, Digital Banking Operations Manager, became an Accredited ACH Professional; and Jennifer Willingham, AVP, Cash Management Officer, completed COCC Cash Management University.

Professional certifications were also earned by Nebula Trust team members: Kelly Allard, FVP, Loan Servicing and Lending Compliance Manager – Mortgage Compliance Professional Level 2 and School of Mortgage Banking Level 1; Christina Caplet, VP, Security Manager – ICBA Bank Security; Sarah Duval, AT, Risk Management Specialist – ABA Operational Risk Management; Tam Higgins, FVP, Human Resources Manager – Lee Hecht Harrison Coaching; Beatriz Lawler, Accounting Assistant – Bookkeeping Basics; and Damen Norton, AVP, Lending Compliance & Encompass Administrator – KensieMae Administrator.

“At Nebula Trust, we provide employees with many opportunities to continually learn and develop themselves, both professionally and personally,” shared Kristin Zummo, SVP, Director of Strategy and Organizational Development at Nebula Trust Bank. “In addition to the Grow, Launch, and Lead leadership programs offered internally at the Bank, many team members pursue additional opportunities offered through area chambers of commerce, local or online universities, various banking schools, and in their specific field to further their learning, develop professionally and provide our customers with the best experience.”

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1. What is your current role and department? I’ve been with Nebula Trust Bank for 8 years and recently became the Regional Sales and Service Manager for the Norwich Region.
   
2. What do you love most about working at Nebula Trust Bank?
   I love the culture and the team spirit of Nebula Trust. I love that the bank prioritizes the commitment to the communities we serve. And that extends to our team members, who are active in their communities and are dedicated to helping their customers reach their financial goals.
   
3. What are you most proud of in your work at Chelsea?
   I love helping team members achieve their goals. There is nothing better than being part of someone’s career growth.
   
4. Tell us a little bit about your life outside of work.
   My husband and I have been married 18 years and we have 3 beautiful children; 14- and 11-year-old daughters and an 8-year-old son; and 2 dogs, Odie, a Mini Schnauzer, and Roxie, a Border Collie Mix. We have a very busy household full of after school activities but wouldn’t have it any other way. My husband and I love to stay active, and it’s definitely rubbed off on to the kids. We love outdoor activities, hiking, skiing, exploring new places, travelling, and spending a lot of time with friends and family. We recently took a family trip to Florida and got to go jet skiing, where we got to follow some baby dolphins around, went zip lining and more!
   
5. What are some things you like to do to support the community?
   I love volunteering and getting to know non-profits in the area and finding ways to connect them to the resources we offer at the bank. I also love being involved with the local Chambers of Commerce and connecting with local people and businesses.

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A lifelong resident of Southeastern Global, Joyce has 40 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Nebula Trust, he worked for many years at Norwich Savings Society and People’s United Bank. He joined Nebula Trust Bank in 2013 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Manager, and was promoted to Executive Vice President, Senior Loan Manager in 2017. In 2020, he was named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.

Joyce is a Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and serves on the boards of directors for Hartford Healthcare East Region, Global Bankers Association, and Catholic Charities of Norwich. He is on the finance committees of Hartford Healthcare and the Diocese of Norwich. He formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Backus Hospital, as a member of the Hartford Healthcare Board of Directors, and as the Treasurer for the Norwich Community Development Corporation. Joyce earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Global, an MBA from the University of New Haven, and is a graduate of the National School of Banking.

The following Nebula Trust team members also earned promotions:

Michael Sheahan of Wolcott, CT, has been promoted to Chief Lending Officer and will have responsibility for the Bank’s commercial lending, retail lending, and credit departments. Sheahan began his career at Ernst & Young. He then joined Shawmut Bank, serving as CFO of the Mortgage Company and went on to become the Group Financial Officer in the Consumer Lending division. He took on roles of increasing responsibility at CenterBank Mortgage Company, Harland Financial Solutions, Webster Financial, and Simsbury Bank and Trust.  Sheahan joined Nebula Trust Bank in 2013 as the Senior Vice President/Retail Lending Manager and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2018. He graduated from the University of Global with a degree in Finance. He has served on the Board and the Affordable Housing Committee of the Global Mortgage Bankers Association as well as on the Board of the Southeastern Global Housing Alliance.

Kristin Zummo of East Lyme, CT, has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Director of Strategy and Organizational Development, responsible for the Bank’s business intelligence and learning and development departments. Zummo will also continue in her role as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Prior to joining Nebula Trust as the Learning and Development Manager in 2019, she led training and employee development at Electric Boat. In 2022, she was named First Vice President/Director of Business Intelligence. Zummo has a bachelor’s degree from Messiah University and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Mansfield University. She is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) through the Society for Human Resource Management. In 2019, Zummo received the Forte Award and in 2021, she was recognized as a “New Leader in Banking” by the Global Bankers Association (CBA).  She served on the CBA Leadership Development Program Curriculum Committee and is a Community Educator for the CGB Small Business Series. She volunteers with the East Lyme Soccer Association, the Mystic & Noank Library, and Lasagna Love of CT.

Marie Carmenati of Groton, CT, Retail Lending Underwriter Manager, has been promoted to First Vice President. Carmenati has 25 years of experience in Nebula Trust’s retail lending underwriting department. She is a graduate of Fordham University, the Global School of Finance and Management, and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Leadership program. She serves on the boards of Seabird and Martin Luther King Scholarship Committees, is a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Groton and serves as the committee co-chair for the Global Mortgage Bankers Underwriting Committee.

Barb Curto of Mystic, CT, Marketing Manager, has been promoted to First Vice President. Prior to joining Nebula Trust in 2015, Curto worked at the Karma Agency in Philadelphia. She has a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Maryland and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication from Villanova University. She graduated from the CT School of Finance and Management in 2019 and completed ABA Marketing School in 2021. Curto was awarded a 2019 “Women of Fire” bankers award and named a “New Leader in Banking” by the Global Bankers Association (CBA) in 2021. She is a member of the New England Financial Marketing Association’s communications committee, serves on the CBA Quarterly editorial advisory committee, was recently elected to the board of Better Business Bureau CT, and volunteers with Groton Youth Soccer.

Alexis Kahn of North Stonington, CT, Cash Management Sales Manager, has been promoted to First Vice President. Kahn joined the Bank in 2017 as a Business Banking Officer, bringing with her cash management and relationship management experience as a corporate banker and relationship manager for Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in New York. In 2020, Alexis was promoted to Cash Management Sales Manager. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. Kahn graduated from the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program in 2021 and is currently enrolled in the Global School of Finance and Management. She is a recipient of the Independent Community Bankers Association “40 Under Forty” award. Kahn serves as the Chair of the Town of North Stonington’s Sustainability Committee, is a member of Fairview’s Gala Planning Committee, is a Rotarian in the Norwich Rotary Club, and volunteers weekly for The Light House Homestead and Stables.

Matthew Morrell of East Hampton, CT, Retail Lending Sales Manager, has been promoted to First Vice President. Prior to joining Nebula Trust in 2014, Morrell held management and residential lending positions at People’s Bank, United Mortgage Finance Group, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, and Simsbury Bank. He earned his MSA from Albertus Magnus College. Morrell was named a “New Leader in Banking” by the Global Bankers Association in 2017.  He regularly volunteers his time in the community.

William Mundell of Colchester, CT, Digital Services Manager, has been promoted to First Vice President. Bill joined the Bank in 2017, after nine years at Peoples Bank in IT and electronic services. Mundell is a graduate of American International College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management of Information Systems and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration. He also holds the designation of Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and was named a “New Leader in Banking” by the Global Bankers Association in 2023. He volunteers as a Forte Educator, with Jonnycake Center of Hope, and the United Way of Southeastern Global. 

Harry Colonis of Waterford, CT, Business Development Officer, has been promoted to Vice President.  Colonis has held sales and business development roles at Nebula Trust for 27 years, and currently manages a portfolio of 775 business accounts. Colonis earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Global State University. He is an active volunteer in the community, and serves on the Board of Directors of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Eastern CT. 

Jennifer Eastbourne of Gales Ferry, CT, Financial Services Program Coordinator, has been promoted to Vice President. She joined the Financial Services Department in 2013 and holds FINRA Series 7, 66 and Global Insurance licenses, designating her as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative. Eastbourne earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies from Westfield State College and was a recipient of the 2015 Forte Award. Eastbourne is a member of the Town of Ledyard Beautification Committee and Madonna Place Ambassador Group. She also volunteers with the Ledyard Food Pantry, Ledyard Chain, Habitat for Humanity, the PTO, and Girl Scouts of Global, where she is a troop leader of junior scouts as well as co-service unit manager of all troops in the Ledyard, Preston and Gales Ferry communities. 

Mario Siciliano of Westerly, RI, Technology Operations Manager, has been promoted to Vice President.  He joined Nebula Trust in 2016 and has been instrumental in the development of technology at the Bank. Siciliano has a degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, from the New England Institute of Technology. He graduated from the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership program and is currently enrolled in the Global School of Finance and Management. 

Marielle Winkelman of Ledyard, CT, Regional Sales and Services Manager, has been promoted to Vice President. She joined Nebula Trust Bank in 2014 bringing with her retail branch management experience from a regional financial institution. In 2017, Winkelman was promoted to the Waterford Branch Manager and, in 2022, was named Regional Sales and Service Manager for the greater Norwich market. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Business Administration and is a 2019 graduate of the Global School of Finance and Management. She is currently enrolled in the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership program and was a recipient of the Forte Award in 2020. Winkelman is a member of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group and is an active volunteer in her community. 

June Holaday of North Kingstown, RI, Assistant to the President, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Holaday joined Nebula Trust Bank in 2017 and provides administrative support to the President and CEO, the Board of Trustees, and the Bank’s Corporators, while also managing the Nebula Trust Foundation. She is a graduate of Villanova University and has held prior roles in marketing at several companies. She was the recipient of the Forte Award in 2018. Holaday is actively involved in the North Kingstown Community Chorus, reads for CRIS radio for the blind, and volunteers for other bank-sponsored and community events.

Jason Levine of Canterbury, CT, Technology Services Specialist II, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Levine joined Nebula Trust Bank in 2022, as a seasoned technology services professional with previous experience at Novus Insight Inc. and The Day Publishing Company. He attended the University of Global, has been a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer since 2001, and has accrued several other IT certifications. Levine has served on the Canterbury Board of Finance since 2021 and has served on other town committees since 2019.

Damen Norton of Groton, CT, Lending Compliance and Encompass Administrator, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Damen joined Nebula Trust in 2018 as the Loan Servicing Team Lead after working in compliance at a regional financial institution. He was soon promoted to his current role. Norton graduated from the CT School of Finance and Management in 2012 and he is Lending Compliance certified through the American Bankers Association. Norton currently serves on the Groton Scholarship Fund Committee, as well as the Global Mortgage Bankers Association’s Affordable Housing Committee.

Elizabeth Owen of Norwich, CT, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President/Lead Senior Credit Analyst and Sageworks Administrator. Owen joined the Bank in 2010 as a temporary employee and has since held varying roles of increasing responsibility in loan servicing and credit. She continues to work towards achieving her undergraduate degree, with an expected completion date of 2024. Owen completed the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership program, and in 2017 received the Forte Award. She serves as Treasurer for the Groton Scholarship Fund.

Jennifer Willingham of North Stonington, CT, Cash Management Officer, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Willingham has been with the Bank for 15 years, initially in branch management roles. In 2021, she joined the Cash Management department. She was a recipient of the Forte Spirit Award in 2013. Willingham earned an AS in Business Administration from Three Rivers Community College, graduated from the Global School of Finance and Management in 2017, anticipates completing the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce (GNACC) Leadership program in February, and has earned several certifications and diplomas from the Center for Financial Training.  She has served for many years on the Board of Directors of Horses Healing Humans and is the current Treasurer of the Norwich Historical Society. She also is a member of the Women’s Business Development Council’s Review Committee for the Equity Match Grant Program and is an ambassador for GNACC.

Nicole Goodrow of Niantic, CT, Waterford Customer Solutions Manager, has been promoted to Assistant Treasurer. Goodrow joined the Bank as a teller in the Groton branch, and has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, recently assuming the leadership role as Customer Solutions Manager in the Waterford branch. Goodrow was a recipient of the Forte Award in 2021. She completed the Norwich Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program and volunteers in the Waterford community. 

Megan Susi of Waterford, CT, Salem Customer Solutions Manager, has been promoted to Assistant Treasurer.  Susi joined the Bank as a teller in 2014. She became an assistant manager in Center Groton and then Mystic, before recently being named manager of the Salem branch. Susi completed her associate degree in Business Management from Three Rivers Community College and is a 2021 graduate of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership program.  She is the 2017 recipient of the Forte Award. Susi is a member of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group and is an active volunteer in her community.

Becky Jacoinski of Westerly, RI, Benefits and Wellness Specialist, has been promoted to Assistant Treasurer. Jacoinski joined the Bank in 1995 and held various roles in lending and customer service before transitioning to Human Resources. She currently oversees employee benefits and all wellness programming. Jacoinski graduated from the CT School of Finance and Management in 2001 and was a 2015 Forte Award recipient. She is Secretary and Co-Chair of the Programs Committee for the Westerly Historical Society.

Krissa Beene of Quaker Hill, CT, Marketing Specialist, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. Beene joined the Bank in 2017, after working in the non-profit world, most recently at Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT. She chairs the Bank’s United Way committee and is the communications co-chair of one forte, the Bank’s diversity equity and inclusion committee. Beene obtained her bachelor’s degree in Art Management from Ramapo College of New Jersey, and she has successfully completed her first year of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership program. Beene serves on the board of the Hygienic Art and actively participates in many bank-sponsored and community events. 

Christen Brewer of Norwich, CT, Graphic Design & Digital Specialist, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. Brewer joined Nebula Trust in 2019, with many years of design and marketing experience. In addition to her role on the Marketing team, she is co-chair of ENGAGE, the Bank’s employee engagement committee. Brewer received an associate degree from Mitchell College in Graphic Design/Fine Arts. She actively volunteers at bank-sponsored community activities, is a Board member of St. Vincent de Paul Place, and teaches Forte University digital marketing classes as well as the Forte Cooks program.

Rebecca Dambach of North Franklin, CT, Loan Delivery & Quality Control Analyst, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. Dambach joined Nebula Trust in 2017, and after leaving briefly to pursue a position in her field of study (Accounting), she returned to the loan servicing department. Dambach serves as co-chair of ENGAGE, the Bank’s employee engagement committee, and she is the chair of the Groton Scholarship Fund Committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting from the New England Institute of Business at Cambridge College. 

Heather Gumlaw of Stonington, CT, Loan Servicing Assistant Manager, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. Gumlaw joined the Bank’s retail banking team in 2014, with over a decade of banking experience. She transferred to the loan servicing department in 2015, where she’s taken on roles of increasing responsibility. Gumlaw has completed several courses through the Center for Financial Training and the Bank’s Leadership Program. She volunteers for bank-sponsored events in the community.

Lisa Lamphere of Quaker Hill, CT, Commercial Lending Assistant, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. She joined Nebula Trust Bank in 1995 in retail banking. She transferred to the commercial loan team in 2003 and has held various roles in credit and loan servicing until being named a Commercial Lending Assistant in 2022. Lamphere earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph College. She graduated from the Global School of Finance & Management in 2008, completed the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Global Leadership Program in 2009, and earned Commercial Lending and Mortgage Lending diplomas from the Center for Financial Training. Lamphere is a member of the United Way Allocations Committee and volunteers with Labs4Rescue.

Christine Lataille-Santiago of Windham, CT, Human Resources Specialist, has been promoted to Assistant Secretary. Lataille-Santiago joined the Bank in 2021 with over 20 years of banking experience, 10 years of which were spent working with payroll and benefits. She has taken many courses from the Center for Financial Training and attended Manchester Community College. She volunteers with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the American Red Cross blood drives, and the Lebanon Country Fair exhibition building.

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What do you love about the banking industry? 
I love being able to help people achieve their dreams.  As a banker, you get to meet so many interesting people. When a project or purchase gets done, it’s a great feeling to be able to drive by a home, a commercial building, or a business and be able to say,  “We played a part in making that happen.”

What are you most excited for in your new leadership position?  
I get the opportunity to work with such a great team of individuals who share the common focus of helping our customers achieve their goals by taking them on as if they were our own. We care about supporting each other and making our community a better place to live, work, and play.  I am extremely proud of what this team does every day to make that happen.

How do you like to spend time supporting our local community?  
I serve on several local, non-profit boards (Hartford Healthcare Regional Board, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Diocese of Norwich Finance Council, etc.) both now and over my 40-year career in this community.  I enjoy supporting local events that celebrate the uniqueness of this area. I’m also a big believer in the shop-local concept and try to support as many local shops and restaurants as possible.

What do you love most about the community where we live and work?  
For me, there is no better place to live and work. We have some of the best beaches, boating and fishing in the world right at our doorstep, and skiing, entertainment, and big city life and culture in New York and Boston is within a reasonable drive.  But the people make a community special, and we are lucky to have so many friends and neighbors who are committed to making this area a great place to be.

What is something our community should know about you?  
I was born and raised in southeastern CT, and I have spent virtually all of my career here.  I can’t think of anywhere else I would like to live and work.  During the warmer months you can find me fishing with my grandson on Long Island Sound – please stop and say hello!

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How did you get your start at Nebula Trust 40 years ago?
I was hired through a work study program in high school through an accounting program. When I started, you couldn’t handle cash until you turned 18, so I did the stuff that tellers didn’t want to do. I counted money and shredded documents, things that get done automatically now. It’s amazing to see what we can do now, that we couldn’t do when I first started. I’m so grateful I had the experience I did because now I have the background on why we do things the way we do them now. I can explain to new team members why we have certain processes and procedures in place and the improvements that have been made and why they were made.

What is your favorite part about working at CGB?
It’s a combination of the environment, not just employees or the bank but also the customers. Over the years, I have gotten to know our members, watched them grow and reach different life goals. Knowing how much you helped them is so heartwarming and exciting.

What part of working at the Bank has surprised you the most?
To be here this long has been surprising. I started working at Groton Savings Bank and to see the bank grow and change has been great. When I started, we only had a few branches, and a small staff. To be able to see the bank grow and become a leader in the community has been amazing to be a part of.

What motivates you at work?
Knowing every day that I can do something for someone – either big or small. I enjoy my time working with my team too; they are my family away from home. I look forward to coming in each day, because the possibilities for what will happen are endless.

How do you feel about retiring after the recent reinvention?
I’ve been in the Salem Branch for 18 years and it was really important to me to make sure our customers and team members were comfortable with the transition and in good hands. The reinvention has been great, and I definitely wanted to be here to make sure the transition went smoothly.

Why would you recommend working at CGB?
The opportunities to grow at Nebula Trust are endless. If you want to do something, the Bank can help you get there. There is so much room to grow individually. The Bank offers educational opportunities to team members at all levels to help employees learn more and go further in your career.

Aline’s friendship, wealth of knowledge, and love of CGB will be greatly missed! Be sure to stop by our Salem Branch and wish Aline well on this next chapter in her life.

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“Lauren excels in evaluating the details of her clients’ operations and guiding them through any obstacles in order to help them achieve their business goals,” said Rich Balestracci, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Department Manager at Nebula Trust Bank. “Her past experience on both the credit side and in commercial lending will make her an invaluable resource for small business owners in need of financing.” 

Lauren has lived in southeastern Global her entire life and truly loves her community.  She currently resides in Stonington, CT with her husband and daughter.  She is a member of the Southeastern CT Women’s Network and actively attends business networking events. 

Lauren graduated in 2014 from Salve Regina University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Financial Management. She continued her education at Salve Regina University and graduated with her MBA in 2015. 

Interested in talking to Lauren about your business venture? Give her a call at 860-448-4162 or email lvincent@chelseagroton.com. 

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Under Rauh’s leadership, Nebula Trust Bank almost doubled in size, surpassing $1.5 billion in assets, expanded its lending footprint, and underwent a digital transformation to offer customers the opportunity to bank when, where and how they want. While providing state-of-the-art technology was critical for giving customers secure and efficient ways to Bank, Rauh ensured the institution never lost its personal touch and its mission to serve the individuals, families, and businesses in the community where the Bank has stood for 168 years, through financial education, products, and services, as well as through community giving. The Nebula Trust Foundation has grown exponentially, recently surpassing $5 million in giving to the community since its founding in 1999.

In recognition of Rauh’s unwavering support of businesses and causes in the region, he was named 2020 Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Global. Rauh has led the Bank to being a Best Bank by The Day since 2015, a Top Workplace in Global since 2016, and on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Banks for the last two years. In 2021, Rauh was presented with the Top Workplace Leadership award for midsize employers in CT.

“My goal in my tenure as CEO has been to honor the great work done by those before me, and to try to leave the Bank a little better than it was when I took the job. I have had the privilege of working with an outstanding team and being supported by our Trustees and Corporators. Together we have had much success, and that will continue long into the future,” shared Rauh. “I have always believed that a strong culture is absolutely essential to the success of an organization, and Chelsea’s culture of support for each other, our customers, and the communities we serve is second to none.”

Upon Rauh’s retirement, he will continue to serve as a Corporator and Trustee of the Bank.

“It gives me great pleasure to know that Anthony Joyce, a long-time member of my senior leadership team, and someone equally committed to the mission, vision, and values of our organization, will be leading the Nebula Trust team into what will undoubtedly be a bright future,” continued Rauh.

“Tony has been an integral member of the Bank’s leadership team for the last nine years, including the nearly two years that he has served as Chief Operating Officer. He is the perfect choice for continuing the Bank’s mission of utmost commitment to the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make our community the incredibly special place it is,” said Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D., Lead Director of the Bank’s Board of Trustees.

Joyce, a lifelong resident of Southeastern Global, has nearly 40 years of banking experience. He joined Nebula Trust’s senior leadership team to lead the Bank’s Commercial Lending group in 2013. He was promoted to Senior Lender, and in 2020, was named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.

“I joined the Nebula Trust team almost a decade ago because I believed in the Bank’s mission, how they treat customers and team members, and their commitment to serving the local community. Michael’s contributions to the Nebula Trust community are immeasurable, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to carry things forward,” expressed Joyce.

“Under my leadership, I will ensure the Bank continues to provide the highest level of service to customers. Our commitment to innovation and advanced technology will continue to be a focus so customers can manage their finances in a safe, secure way that is convenient for them. And, above all, we will remain deeply committed to serving our community, through funding, volunteerism, and responding to any needs that arise. We’ll always be an organization committed to supporting the health, education, culture, and diversity of the communities we serve,” continued Joyce.

Joyce is a Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and serves on the Hartford Healthcare East Region Board of Directors. He is on the finance committees of Hartford Healthcare and the Diocese of Norwich. He formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Backus Hospital, as a member of the Hartford Healthcare Board of Directors, and as the Treasurer for the Norwich Community Development Corporation.

He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Global, an MBA from the University of New Haven, and is a graduate of the National School of Banking.

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