ESSEX, Vt. – SeaComm Credit Union celebrated the official opening of its ninth branch location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Essex branch is located at 25 Carmichael Street.
“We are delighted to be a part of the greater Essex community and that our new location at 25 Carmichael Street will give us access to a highly visible, ever-expanded retail location,” said President/CEO Scott A. Wilson. “The Town of Essex was very supportive of our new building project throughout the planning and construction phase. We have been pleased with our reception so far into the market and the opportunity afforded to us by Peter Edelman of Eurowest Retail Partners, L.P. of Essex, VT. We look forward to meeting our neighbors and the opportunity to serve in this new market and be an intricate partner in this vibrant community.”
Above, from left: SeaComm Vice President of Retail Operations Rick Maloney, PW Campbell President & CEO Jim Caliendo, SeaComm President & CEO Scott A. Wilson, SeaComm Board Chairman Myron Burns, SeaComm Board Directors Patricia Dodge and Robert Santamoor, Essex Branch Manager Joseph Feltz, and Assistant VP of Retail Operations & Regional Manager Yvonne Alterie.
Keeping in line with COVID-19 restrictions, the private celebratory event was attended by the SeaComm board, senior leadership team and branch staff. They were joined by representatives of the project design team, P. W. Campbell. Food and refreshments were provided by local event services company, Catering By Dale, in accordance with the Vermont Forward Plan for events and gatherings.
SeaComm’s Essex location is a 3,500-square-foot branch that offers an array of services for all financial needs. The new branch includes a two-lane drive-through area, a 24/7 ActiveEdge ATM that offers cutting-edge security solutions, electronic cash recyclers at the teller stations, and a charging station for electronic vehicles to assist in reducing overall emissions, thereby improving the overall environmental health.
“The lobby has a comfortably furnished waiting area, equipped with a fully stocked refrigerator, complimentary snacks, and a flat screen television,” the credit union said. “Personal tablets take the place of paper brochures which helps to minimize SeaComm’s carbon footprint.”
Construction of the branch was also completed with awareness to environmentally friendly materials as reviewed by Efficiency Vermont. These measures undertaken is a concrete way for SeaComm to continually improve its approach to energy savings and operational efficiency.
Branch Manager Joseph Feltz joined the SeaComm team in March 2021, specifically hired for this position. A native of Colchester, he brings 25 years of financial service experience to SeaComm.
"I am excited to be part of the growing SeaComm team,” Feltz said. "I look forward to assisting our members with all their financial needs.