Florence Bank,a mutually-owned savings bank serving the Pioneer Valley through 9 branch locations, has promoted Christopher J. Whelan of Northampton, MA to the position of Collections Officer.

Prior to the promotion, Whelan served the Bank as Senior Collector. He first joined Florence Bank in April 2011 as a teller at the King Street office in Northampton. Whelan studied at Holyoke Community College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

He is active in community events, serving as President of the Northampton Area Young Professionals; as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Cutchins Program for Children and Families.

John F. Heaps, Jr., President and CEO of Florence Bank, said, “We are very pleased to promote Chris to this new position within the Bank. He has done a great job in each role that he has filled; and we look forward to his continued work in the communities we serve.”

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 loan production office in West Springfield. Florence Bank offers a wide range of financial services including investment management through FSB Financial Group (FSBFG) to consumers and businesses. 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.