LACONIA — K. Mark Primeau, president and CEO of Bank of New Hampshire, is the recipient of the 2016 Community Banker of the Year award.
Primeau received the award at New Hampshire Bankers Association's Annual Conference. Primeau was selected for the honor by a panel of leading public officials from the State of New Hampshire, including Senate President Chuck Morse, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Chairman Rep. John Hunt, and Kathleen Reardon, CEO of the NH Center for Nonprofits.
Bankers Association President and CEO Christiana Thornton said, "It was an honor to present Mark with our Community Banker of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership, community dedication, philanthropy, and volunteerism."
Primeau received an unprecedented number of letters in support of his nomination. Each letter highlighted a unique
perspective and reason why Primeau should be the recipient of this year's award. Beyond the dedication to the bank
and his employees, Primeau serves on the board for the Daniel Webster Council – Boy Scouts of America after
serving as President and Chairman, and in 2011, was recognized for his dedication to the community with the Good
Scout Award.
He also holds a seat on the board of the Granite United Way and was similarly recognized as the 2015 Volunteer of
the Year in recognition of his time, personal support and dedication, and he also serves as trustee for
LRGHealthcare.
Having served as chairman of the Bankers Association Board of Directors, Primeau has also been a
advocate at the federal level raising awareness of the challenges New Hampshire banks face in the overburdening
environment of rules and regulations.
Earlier this month Primeau announced he will be retiring from Bank of New Hampshire next June.
K. Mark Primeau, president and CEO of Laconia-based Bank of New Hampshire, accepts the 2016 Community Banker of the Year Award from Christiana L. Thornton, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Bankers Association. (Courtesy photo)
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