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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Capraro and welcomes King

Heather Capraro,
Franklin Savings Bank

 

Howard King,
Franklin Savings Bank

 

Franklin, NH Franklin Savings Bank promoted Heather Capraro to VP, senior business relationship officer. The bank is also happy to welcome Howard King to its residential lending team to the position of residential loan officer.

Capraro joined FSB in 2016 as AVP, retail sales and business development officer in the retail group. She will continue to work closely with the retail team to provide coaching for various sales initiatives, as well as the business development units to cultivate and maintain business relationships for her area.

“This is a wonderful accomplishment for Heather,” said Joseph Thornton, SVP, retail banking officer. 

King recently joined FSB at its lending office in Bedford. In this role, he will be responsible for originating residential mortgages in the southern region. King has over 18 years of experience in residential lending, having served in roles with Eastern Bank as a reverse mortgage specialist and Peoples United Bank as an assistant vice president.

“We are pleased to welcome Howie to our team,” said Janet Haines, VP, loan administration & operations.

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