Bankof NH promotes three

LACONIA — The Bank of New Hampshire has named three people to executive positions.

Thomas Galante has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Financial Consultant. Galante joined Bank of New Hampshire in October 2013 as financial consultant, providing services to the bank's local and southern offices. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Utah along with other licenses and certifications.

Jared Price has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Loan Operations Manager. Price joined Bank of New Hampshire in February 2012 as a loan servicing specialist. He was promoted in January 2014 to operations officer.

Price holds a bachelor's degree in economics and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire. He is also a 2013 graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking, a 2014 graduate of Leadership Lakes Region and is currently enrolled in the New England School of Financial Studies.

Price is a supporter of the community and is currently serving as Treasurer on the Board of Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice and is co-chair of Bank of New Hampshire's internal United Way corporate campaign committee.

Barbara Simoneau has been promoted to Vice President – Retail Lending Officer.

Simoneau began her career at Bank of New Hampshire in May 1993 and has successfully progressed within the department, holding several positions to include Loan Processor, Junior Underwriter, Mortgage Loan Underwriter and Assistant Supervisor/Mortgage Underwriter of Retail Lending. Barbara is a graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking and Leadership Lakes Region.