Rosemary Briglia

Thomaston Savings Bank has named Rosemary Briglia as executive vice president and chief operating officer following the retirement of former COO Jim Nichol.

Briglia joined Thomaston Savings Bank 15 years ago and has worked in the banking industry for over 30 years. Most recently she served as the bank’s senior vice president and senior retail banking officer responsible for the oversight of retail, marketing and operations.

In her new role, Briglia will assist the bank’s president in bank-wide strategies and the development of corporate operations, personnel, core values/culture, financial performance and growth. Additionally, she will plan, organize and direct the activities of the Thomaston Savings Bank’s operations, human resources, marketing, retail branch and lending origination divisions.

“Rosemary is the ideal candidate to succeed Jim,” Stephen Lewis, Thomaston Savings Bank president and CEO, said in a statement. “She has been a key member of our executive team and has proven herself, time and time again, to be a great leader at our bank. She will undoubtedly thrive in her new role as COO.”

Jonathan Gilbode

Taking the role of Thomaston Savings Bank’s senior vice president and senior retail banking and marketing officer is Jonathan Gilbode.

Gilbode joined Thomaston Savings Bank 13 years ago and has held various positions throughout his time with the bank. He most recently served as vice president and senior operations officer, a position he had held since 2015.

In his new role, Gilbode is responsible for the overall management and direction of the bank’s retail banking division, which includes branch banking, call center and deposit operations, digital banking, loan servicing, marketing and retail lending.

“I am so pleased to have Jonathan move into the senior retail banking and marketing officer position,” Lewis said in a statement. “His leadership and operational background will be instrumental as we continue to advance and achieve the bank’s strategic initiatives.”