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Norman Seppala 2012

Name: Norman Seppala Title: Chair, Mass. Bankers Association Company: Granite Savings Bank Location: 247 Main St., Rockport, MA 01906 Birthplace and year: Gloucester, Mass., 1950 Family: Wife, Lynda; daughter, Robin College: Bentley College, B.S, Accounting First job outside of finance: A&P - cost accounting First job in finance or allied field: Gloucester Cooperative Bank - accounting What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Position entails representing the membership in legislative affairs; training and education; state and federal regulatory compliance, also preside at meetings. Hobbies: Time with family, golf, reading Favorite book: "The Slam" by Mark Frost Person you admire most (outside of family): Ben Hogan Key to success: Work hard If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Golf instructor
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