Howard Zern

Howard R. Zern has been elected executive vice president of Simsbury Bank, it was announced recently by Martin J. Geitz, the bank’s president and CEO.  Zern serves as leader of the bank’s retail, operations and technology units.
“Under Howard’s leadership, our consumer customer base and deposits have grown significantly,” said Geitz in announcing Zern’s promotion.  We have introduced many new products and services to meet our customers’ changing needs.  We have also implemented operating process changes that improve the customer experience and our productivity.  Howard and his team have found many ways to keep up with our customers’ demand for excellent in-person service and technology-based solutions.”
Mr. Zern’s career in financial services has spanned more than 30 years during which he served in a variety of senior managerial roles in merger integrations, branch banking administration, market management, employment and corporate training at Hartford National Bank and its successors including Bank of America.  He has also held leadership positions with several not-for-profit organizations, including vice chairman of TheaterWorks in Hartford, treasurer of the Artists Collective in Hartford and chairman of the Urban League of Greater Hartford.
“I am honored with this new title,” said Zern. “I thank the board of directors for their recognition and am very pleased to work with the highly professional team at Simsbury Bank who are all dedicated to helping our customers achieve their financial goals.  Simsbury Bank understands that our role is to be a trusted advisor who helps our customers achieve their goals.”
Zern and his wife, Dr. Hilary Freedman, reside in West Hartford and are members of Beth El Temple.