WALPOLE, N.H. – Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is proud to announce that Gregg Tewksbury, president and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), has been elected to the board of directors of the American Bankers Association (ABA). The appointment was made official at the ABA’s recent Annual Meeting, held in Charlotte, N.C.
Tewksbury’s election brings a meaningful local connection to this national leadership role. He served as president and CEO of SBW from 2005-2018, where he helped shape the Bank’s strong local culture and community-centered approach. In his current role at NHMB, SBW’s mutual holding company, he continues to champion the values of mutual banking and regional collaboration.
The ABA Board of Directors provides strategic direction for the association’s work in federal advocacy, compliance resources, financial inclusion, cybersecurity, small business lending, and more. Tewksbury joins a national cohort of banking leaders who help guide policy and innovation across the industry.
“Gregg’s election to the ABA Board is not only a testament to his deep expertise and leadership in community banking, it’s a proud moment for all of us at SBW,” said Mark Bodin, president of Savings Bank of Walpole. “He understands the challenges and opportunities that community banks face, and we’re confident he’ll bring a strong voice to the national conversation on behalf of mutual banks, and the people and communities we serve.”
Tewksbury said, “It is a privilege to be elected to serve on the ABA Board, and to have the opportunity to represent banks of all sizes during such a dynamic time for our industry. I look forward to working with my peers across the country to help shape a strong, inclusive, and resilient banking future.”