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Northfield Savings Bank Chair of the Board of Trustees, John W. Lyon, announces today that Joseph B. Bator is being appointed President & CEO of Northfield Savings Bank, effective September 1, 2025.  Bator will also be elected to the boards of Northfield Mutual Holding Company and NSB.  He is succeeding Thomas S. Leavitt, who is retiring in September following 11 years leading the company. 

Bator has extensive background in commercial banking.  He most recently served as Regional Vice President, TD Bank, based in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Previously he was EVP – Chief Lending Officer with Primary Bank and had long service with Eastern Bank, rising to SVP of Business Banking.  Bator began his banking career with KeyBank as a commercial real estate relationship manager.

Bator earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Finance from Syracuse University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Le Moyne College.  He completed a fellowship in the Emerging Leaders Program at UMass Boston.  He has been active in the community, including serving as board chair of Granite United Way in New Hampshire.

In announcing Bator’s selection as NSB’s 15th president, Lyon states, “Joe is a strategic and values-driven leader with deep commercial banking experience and a strong commitment to community. We’re confident he will honor Tom Leavitt’s legacy while guiding Northfield Savings Bank into its next chapter.”

Bator comments, “I’m incredibly honored to join Northfield Savings Bank as President and CEO. This is more than just a new role—it’s an opportunity to lead a team deeply rooted in Vermont values and community spirit. I’m excited to listen, learn, and grow alongside our dedicated employees and loyal customers as we continue building a strong, local future—together.”

Bator will be relocating to Vermont with his family.

About Northfield Savings Bank

Northfield Savings Bank is the largest bank headquartered in Vermont, with 14 locations serving consumer and commercial customers in central Vermont and Chittenden County. Founded in 1867, NSB has remained a mutual institution throughout its history, focused on strong community impact in the Green Mountain State. NSB’s full range of products and services is detailed at nsbvt.com.