Media Kit

Contact Information:
Phone: 603.640.2667
Email: josephine.moran@ledyardbank.com

Relevant topics for Comment: Trends regarding how new regulations affect the bank from an operations standpoint, cyber-security topics, banking industry trends in digital and data analytics, branch transformation

Bio: With over twenty years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, Josephine Moran has substantial expertise in community banking, investment services, residential and consumer lending, business banking, small business and customer experience. She has a proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams with the ability to initiate change, influence outcomes, and develop and execute strategic plans.

Prior to joining Ledyard, she was the Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Services and Consumer Lending Officer at Provident Bank. She also served as the Executive Vice President and Director of Retail Banking at Provident Bank, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager, Retirement Services Director with Webster Bank, and Executive Vice President, Director of Retail Banking with Columbia Bank, as well as other senior leadership positions with Santander Bank, Wells Fargo Company, and Wachovia Bank.

She is a member of the Board of Governors at her alma mater University of New Haven and also serves as Chairperson for the Pompea College of Business Advisory Board. She is proud to be the founder and chair of the University’s Women’s Leadership Council, which focuses on providing mentorship, networking and growth opportunities for the university’s female students.

Josephine was named one of Industry Era’s “Top Ten Women Leaders in 2020”. She has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Independent Banker Magazine, Mid-Atlantic Banking, and in Thrive Global’s “Meet the Female Leaders of Finance” Series.

Moran holds an Executive MBA from the University of New Haven as well as an M.S. in Finance and Financial Services. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York where she received her B.S. in Marketing and Management. In addition, she holds Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Contact Information:
Phone: 603.640.2695
Email: michael.hakoun@ledyardbank.com

Relevant Topics for Comment: Stock market trends, economic and political trends shaping the investment landscape, wealth management issues, private banking

Bio: Michael Hakoun is the Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Ledyard Financial Advisors, with nearly two decades of experience in the investment management and banking industry. Michael’s extensive wealth management and retail banking experience perfectly complements Ledyard’s strategic goals and passion for developing long-term client relationships.
 
Prior to joining Ledyard, Michael led a five-state team located in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island across 230 branches for TD Bank. The comprehensive team included Wealth Strategists, Investment Advisors, Trust Advisors, Wealth Lending Specialists, Private Client Relationship Managers and Client Services. Prior to leading that team, Michael worked in Canada where he led a Call Center for TD Ameritrade in London, Ontario.  He also worked in Toronto, Ontario, leading the Customer & Employee Experience Strategy groups across the North American Call Centers, which included Wealth Direct Investing & the Wealth Advice Center. Additionally, Michael has Retail Banking experience with TD, as a prior Retail Regional Manager in the Greater Concord - Lakes area of NH. Prior to joining TD, he worked with Citibank & Guardian Life Insurance.
 
Michael graduated from McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business in Ontario, Canada with a Master of Business Administration. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta and also holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 65, 24 licenses.  
 
He serves on the board of Mt. Zion Christian Schools, coaches recreational softball teams for his daughters, and teaches students at his local church.

Contact Information:
Phone: 603.640.2713
Email: kimberly.lebron@ledyard.bank

Relevant Topics for Comment: Commercial and consumer lending in the Upper Valley, Lake Sunapee Region and Concord/Capitol Region, the economy’s impact on commercial ventures in our region, commercial banking trends

Bio: Kimberly Lebron joined Ledyard in 2023 as the Chief Lending Officer. Kim brings with her over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, having most recently served at Thomaston Savings Bank, where she held various lending-related positions since 2003. Her roles at Thomaston Savings Bank included Senior Credit Analyst, Credit Manager, Chief Lending Officer and most recently, Chief Credit Officer.
 
Beyond her professional achievements, Kim is a distinguished veteran who served in the United States Army from 1984 to 1990. Her service to our country showcases her sense of duty and honor, qualities that we are fortunate to have within our organization.
 
Kim is a graduate of Post University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. She also completed a two-year executive education program from Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Philadelphia.

Contact Information:
Phone: 603.640.2711
Email: jeff.marks@ledyardbank.com

Relevant Topics for Comment: Bank marketing and advertising, wealth management marketing and advertising, bank charitable giving and sponsorship programs

Bio: Jeff Marks began his career in Financial Services with American Express Co. in 1997, where he focused on customer acquisition and loyalty marketing. He was responsible for launching several of their premier internet-based programs that received praise in multiple publications, including The Wall Street Journal. Prior to American Express, Jeff worked in Retail as a Buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Jeff’s areas of expertise include digital marketing, direct mail marketing, internet campaign promotion, sponsorship & event marketing, and client experience program development.

Jeff is a graduate of Cornell University where he earned a B.A. in Economics. He received his M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, with an emphasis on Marketing and Management & Strategy

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