Published on : 4/1/2026
New directors bring expertise in innovation, cross‑sector leadership, and economic development to support the Bank’s focus on modernization and continued strength.
Bangor, ME (April 1, 2026): Bangor Savings Bank has appointed Liz Kohler and John Stebbins to its Board of Directors, strengthening the Bank’s governance and adding expertise in cross‑sector leadership, workforce development, and regional economic growth.
Their varied backgrounds expand the Board’s mix of professional perspectives and support the Bank’s commitment to delivering on it's You Matter More promise for employees, customers, businesses, and communities.
“Liz and John bring exceptional leadership that reflects the opportunities currently shaping our communities,” said Bob Montgomery‑Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Savings Bank. “Their experience across innovation, industry collaboration, and talent development will bring valuable insight to our Board, helping guide our strategic vision and support the Bank’s long‑term success.”
Liz Kohler is Managing Director of Strategy, Operations & Growth at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, where she leads strategic initiatives and partnerships that expand economic opportunity across Maine. Her work connects employers, workforce development, and emerging technologies, bringing higher education and technology perspectives that support the Bank’s focus on modernization and talent development.
Prior to joining the Roux Institute, Kohler held leadership roles in strategy, operations, and partnership development at high-growth organizations in the nonprofit and K–12 sectors. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Goucher College, and lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her family. She also serves on the board of the Curtis Memorial Library.
John Stebbins is Chief Executive Officer of PROCON, a fully integrated design and construction firm serving clients across the Northeast. As the fourth-generation leader of the New Hampshire-based family business, he has guided its growth and overseen major commercial and residential projects throughout the region.
Stebbins also brings development experience as a partner in XSS Hotels and is one of the founding partners of Tidemark, a commercial real estate investment firm focused on projects in Northern New England. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech.
Together, Kohler and Stebbins bring a broad range of professional experience to the Board, reinforcing Bangor Savings Bank’s commitment to strong governance and its role as a leading financial institution serving Northern New England and beyond.
To learn more about the Bangor Savings Bank Board of Directors, visit: bangor.com/about-us/board
About Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor Savings Bank, with over $7 billion in assets, offers retail, business, and comprehensive commercial banking, cash management solutions, payroll services, and merchant solutions. Wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are offered through Bangor Wealth Management, a division of Bangor Savings Bank, and Bangor Wealth Management of New Hampshire, LLC, a New Hampshire trust company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Bangor Savings Bank. Investment information can be found at https://www.bangor.com/wealth/.
Headquartered in Bangor, Maine, the Bank was founded in 1852 and is in its 174th year, and currently has 69 branches in Maine and New Hampshire and business and/or loan production offices in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Bangor Savings Bank and The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation invested more than $3 million into the region through sponsorships, grants, and partnership initiatives last year. Bangor Savings Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit us at www.bangor.com. Member FDIC | 
Equal Housing Lender.
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Bangor Savings Bank
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