FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced today that Julie Duffé, of Easthampton, was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award for 2018.

The President’s Award was established by the bank in 1995, affording employees the annual opportunity to nominate their peers for this prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service and overall contribution to Florence Bank. Duffé was nominated by numerous colleagues.

Duffé, a customer service representative in Florence Bank’s main office, has been with the bank for seven years. Duffé is a Springfield Technical Community College graduate and holds an associate’s degree in business administration and finance. In addition, she’s also certified as an Individual Retirement Account specialist through Ascensus.

John F. Heaps, Jr., President and CEO of Florence Bank said, “The long list of comments we received about Julie tells the story—from ‘She goes above and beyond to ensure customers get the best service’ to ‘Her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to her job puts everyone in a positive, happy mood.’ Julie is a true asset to the bank, and the President’s Award is very well deserved.”

About Florence Bank

Florence Bank is a mutually-owned savings bank chartered in 1873. Currently, the Bank serves the Pioneer Valley through 9 full-service branch locations in Florence, Northampton, Easthampton, Williamsburg, Amherst, Hadley, Belchertown and Granby as well as through 27 ATMs and a new full-service Banking Center in West Springfield.  Florence Bank offers a wide range of financial services including investment management through FSB Financial Group (FSBFG) to consumers and businesses.  Florence Bank is consistently voted best local bank by the readers of the Valley Advocate and the Daily Hampshire Gazette.  John F. Heaps Jr. is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Main headquarters are at 85 Main Street, Florence, MA 01062. For additional information about the Bank or its services please visit www.florencebank.com or call 413.586.1300.

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