Ten Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees were recognized for their extraordinary leadership at the Bank’s annual Chairman’s Dinner and Celebration, held May 16 in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Chairman’s and Emerging Leaders Awards honor employees who have played key roles in helping the Bank achieve its strategic goals and delivering positive outcomes for customers and fellow colleagues. 

The Chairman’s Award, presented by Board Chair Matt Caras, is the event’s highest honor. The winners are selected in recognition of their consistent display of the Bank’s brand behaviors, strategic thinking, perseverance, and ability to motivate. The recipients of the 2025 Chairman’s Award are: 

• Dawn Anderson, Vice President Director of Internal Audit. She joined the Bank in 2020. 

• Peter Brockelman, Senior Vice President CRE/Hospitality Relationship Manager. He joined the Bank in 2020. 

• Mark Giordano, Senior Vice President Enterprise Architect. He joined the Bank in 2015. 

• Maureen Kimball, Senior Vice President Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management. She joined the organization in 2016. 

“The success of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust depends on the commitment and dedication of a lot of hardworking people, and the Chairman’s Award is reserved for those whose leadership skills and contributions set the bar of excellence throughout the Bank,” said Curtis C. Simard, President and CEO of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. “This year’s Chairman’s Award winners – Dawn, Maureen, Pete, and Mark – are all exemplary colleagues whose pursuit of excellence is unwavering. I’m confident they will continue to make a positive impact for many years to come.” 

The Emerging Leader Award is presented to high-performing employees who demonstrate strong leadership skills and significant potential for growth in the organization. The recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award are: 

·         Olivia Erickson, Vice President SEC Manager. She joined the Bank in 2016. 

·         Kevin Gendreau, Vice President Director of Real Estate Management. He joined the Bank in 2021. 

·         Jessica Hooper, Vice President Human Resources Business Partner. She joined the Bank in 2020. 

·         Nikos Kalampalikis, Assistant Vice President Branch Relationship Manager for the Banks location in Manchester, New Hampshire. He joined the Bank in 2018. 

·         Lauren Mersereau, Vice President Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management. She joined the organization in 2023. 

·         Andrew Switzer, Vice President Credit Administration Officer. He joined the Bank in 2023. 

“The group of professionals selected to receive this year’s Emerging Leader Award have made a tremendous impact on the Bank, our customers, and each other,” said Simard. “I’m excited to see what they do next.” 

Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Operating over 50 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine and has more than $4 billion in assets. As a leading Northern New England community bank, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management services through its subsidiary Bar Harbor Wealth Management. For more information about Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Member FDIC.