Mechanics Savings Bank Appoints Edward M. Snook to Board of Directors

Mechanics Savings Bank recently named Edward M. Snook to its board of directors.

Auburn, Maine – Mechanics Savings Bank recently named Edward M. Snook to its board of directors. Since 1994, Snook has served as Treasurer of the Sun Journal and is Chief Financial Officer of various affiliated companies. He also serves as Publisher of the Bethel Citizen, Advertiser Democrat, Rumford Falls Times, Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Rangeley Highlander and the Penobscot Times in Old Town.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Ed’s caliber join our board of directors,” states Rick Vail, President and CEO of Mechanics Savings Bank. “We look forward to Ed’s leadership and participation for many years to come.”

Snook graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978 and the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration in 1983. From 1983 to 1989, he worked on Wall Street as a bond trader and investment banker.  He joined the Sun Journal in 1989. With a long history of community involvement, Snook is currently a board member, past president and former treasurer of the St. Martin de Porres Residence in Lewiston. He is a football referee and a member of the Augusta Chapter of Football Officials. He is also a softball official, affiliated with the Andy Valley Umpires. Snook resides in Auburn with his wife Catherine Costello, and their three children.

Founded in 1875, Mechanics Savings Bank is a full-service bank serving customers from three branch offices located at 100 Minot Avenue in Auburn, 664 Main Street in Lewiston, and

3 Drive In Lane in Windham. Mechanics Savings Bank has assets of $310 million and participates in a surcharge-free ATM network that includes approximately 17,000 ATM locations nationwide. More information is available at www.mechanicssavings.com or by calling 1-800-325-7553. Mechanics Savings Bank is an FDIC Member.