CSB hires Allison Childs as assistant vice president, loan originator

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CLAREMONT — Claremont Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank headquartered in Claremont, has announced the hiring of Allison Childs, assistant vice president and mortgage loan originator.

“With her extensive mortgage origination background, Allison will be a welcome addition to the Claremont Savings Bank team,” said President and CEO Reggie Greene.

Childs comes to Claremont Savings Bank with more than 19 years of successful banking experience, previously working as a loan originator at Ledyard National Bank. She will be working from Claremont Savings Bank’s new lending office at 93 South Main St. in West Lebanon.

“Allison’s existing relationships and experience in the Upper Valley will be an asset to expanding our marketshare in that area,” said Brandy Blackinton, vice president of retail lending. “Allison knows the consumer process from application to servicing. Her knowledge of financial products offers our community a benefit of ultimate client service,” added Blackinton.

“I am grateful to be given the opportunity to join the mortgage team at Claremont Savings Bank,” said Childs. “The Bank’s reputation as a community lender brought me here along with their experienced staff and excellent customer service,” she added.

Childs is currently on the Board of Realtors in Sunapee and the Upper Valley, as well as the Upper Valley Green Real-Estate Network at Vital Communities. Her previous volunteer and committee work includes being a Rotarian in Hartford, Vermont. Allison resides in Wilder, Vermont with her husband, Kevin, and has two daughters, Abby and Paige. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Vermont College/Union Institute & University, and received her Residential Mortgage Lender Certificate from the Center for Financial Training and Education Reliance.

Founded in 1907, Claremont Savings Bank has branches in Claremont and Charlestown, New Hampshire, and Springfield, Vermont. The bank also offers access to investment and insurance services provided through Claremont Financial Services, a division of Claremont Savings Bank.