Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, recently celebrated its employees and announced the recipient of the 2025 Top of the Mountain Award at a bank wide event held at the New England Outdoor Center Event Center in Millinocket. The event was well attended by employees with 153 out of the bank’s 185 joining in the celebration.
“We look forward to this event each year,” Jon Prescott, president and CEO of Katahdin Trust, said. “We would not be the company we are today without our employees. Their dedication to the bank is apparent and we want to thank each one of them.”
During the event, 22 employees were recognized for their years of service dedication range in years from five to 35. Employees recognized received an award and could choose a monetary gift or additional days off based on their years of service.
Congratulations to the following employees for their years of service.
35 years: Tori Barber, vice president training manager;
30 years: Leslie Gardner, senior vice president, retail lending | Mindi Yates, retail mortgage processor;
20 years: Tory Delano, assistant vice president, senior credit analyst and department manager | Sue Fox, vice president, appraisal and credit administration manager | Allissa Given, vice president, branch manager and community banking officer | Katie Hill, senior vice president, bank operations manager | Robin Palmer, finance operations specialist | Richard Schmidt III, technology and mail operations specialist | Miranda Wotton, vice president, electronic banking and cash management;
15 years: Adam Bither, vice president, financial consultant | Billi Griffeth, senior vice president, community banking |Amy Turner, community banker II;
10 years: Ann Madore, community banker I | Angela Tennett, executive vice president, chief banking officer.
Five years: Sam Fitzpartick, commercial services associate | Ruba Haddad, marketing and brand officer | Katie Hartford, community banker II | Emily Rooney, community banker III | Craig Robinson, vice president, commercial services officer | Sabra Tuttle, financial consultant | Jacob Weston, credit analyst II.
In addition to the special recognition for these employees, the bank also announced the 2025 Top of the Mountain Commitment to Community Award recipient. This award recognizes one employee for going above and beyond for their community through volunteering.
Justin Jamison, senior vice president, commercial services officer and team leader, has been named the 2025 Top of the Mountain Commitment to Community Award recipient.
“Justin has volunteered his time to Maine Farmland Trust, Katahdin Area Council and Bangor Lions Club to name a few,” Prescott said, “He has made a difference through his leadership, generosity, and commitment to improving our communities.”
Jamison volunteered over 145 hours in 2025 and has been part of the Katahdin Trust team since 2019.
“Thank you, Justin, for your dedication to your community,” Prescott said.
In 2025, Katahdin Trust employees collectively volunteered over 5,400 hours, aiding nearly 384 organizations and non-profits, making a lasting impact in our communities.
If you are interested in joining the Katahdin Trust team, visit www.katahdintrust.com/careers.
Founded in 1918, Katahdin Trust is a community bank based in Houlton, Maine with more than $1.16 billion in assets and 180 employees. The Bank offers full-service everyday banking including checking, savings and loans to individuals and businesses from 16 bank branch locations throughout northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions with a suite of digital and online banking solutions. Katahdin Trust is designated as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine. The parent company of Katahdin Trust, Katahdin Bankshares Corp, common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol KTHN. Learn more about the Bank at www.katahdintrust.com and follow Katahdin Trust on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
