bankESB Announces Strategic Retail Promotions to Support Continued Growth

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 16, 2025 — bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of three outstanding employees.

 

Darci Furr, of Westfield, was recently promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at bankESB’s 85 Broad St., Westfield office. Furr has 27 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 1997 as a teller. Throughout her tenure she has held the role of teller supervisor, assistant branch manager, and most recently branch officer in Westfield. In her new role, Furr will continue to ensure day-to-day operations of the branch run smoothly, while supervising and supporting frontline staff, and building strong relationships within the Westfield community. Furr earned an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College. She currently volunteers at the Westfield Soup Kitchen and is a member of the Kiwanis club of Westfield. 

 

Betsy Schabacker, of Southampton, was recently promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at bankESB’s 134 College Hwy., Southampton office. Schabacker has 21 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2004 as a teller. Throughout her time at the bank, she also held the role of senior teller, assistant branch manager, and most recently, branch officer in Southampton. In this expanded role, she will have enhanced leadership responsibilities and will continue to deliver exceptional service to customers while playing a more active role in business development, community engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration. Schabacker earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Westfield State College. She is currently treasurer on the board of directors for Riverside Industries in Easthampton and is also a member of their development committee.

 

Robyn Michaud, of Indian Orchard, was recently promoted to branch manager at bankESB’s 241 Northampton St., Easthampton office. Michaud joined bankESB in 2018 as a teller. She has also worked as a personal banker, teller supervisor, and most recently senior assistant branch manager at the bank’s 605 Granby St., South Hadley office. In this new leadership role, she will have the opportunity to drive branch performance, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and lead business development efforts to grow the bank’s presence in the Easthampton community. Michaud earned a certificate in branch management from the Massachusetts Bankers Association. She currently volunteers for Westfield on Weekends, Junior Achievement, and Veterans in the Park, and enjoys attending local chamber events.


About bankESB

Founded in 1869 as Easthampton Savings Bank, bankESB is headquartered in Easthampton, Massachusetts. We have $1.9 billion in assets and offer a complete line of consumer and business deposit and lending products and services through 11 branches located throughout Western Massachusetts. We’re proud to fulfill our community banking mission—providing individualized financial support, a suite of comprehensive products and services, and smart banking technology—all to ensure our customers can unlock their potential and build a successful future. Through our sponsorship and charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, bankESB and the Easthampton Savings Bank Charitable Foundation support non-profit organizations and causes throughout Hampden and Hampshire counties. In 2024 alone, The Giving Tree donated nearly $515,000 and over the past decade has donated $4 million. bankESB is proud to be named a Corporate Citizenship Award winner for the past 10 years by Boston Business Journal and a three-time Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award winner for employee appreciation, well-being, and professional development. For more information, visit bankESB.com.

bankESB is a member of the Hometown Financial Group, a $6.6 billion multibank mutual holding company headquartered in Easthampton, Massachusetts, and the parent company of the family of banks that includes bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, as well as Hometown Mortgage. Hometown Financial and our banks are proud to be recognized nationally as a three-time USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner and a two-time Top Workplaces Financial Services Industry award winner by Energage, a Top Places to Work award winner by The Boston Globe, and a Top Workplaces award winner by the Hartford Courant. For more information, visit bankHFG.com.

 

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