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Dime Bank Welcomes Two Experienced Professionals to Executive Team
Lee and Katzer join Dime Bank's Senior Management Team
Norwich, CT
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Karen Lee has joined Dime Bank as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Karen joins Dime with progressive experience as an HR business partner and center of excellence leader spanning mid-size to Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries including insurance, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. Most recently, Karen served as the Senior Consultant, Talent Management for Yale New Haven Health. In this role she oversaw strategic and operational execution of system-wide leadership succession and development efforts.
Ann-Marie Katzer, a 25-year financial professional has joined Dime Bank as Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking Officer. Ann-Marie comes to Dime Bank with an impressive record of leadership at American Eagle Federal Credit Union, most recently holding the title of Senior Vice President, Retail Delivery and Operations. At Dime, Ann-Marie will directly oversee our Retail Banking division, as well as provide oversight for both our Wealth Management Services division and our greater Hartford lending teams.
Dime Bank is pleased to announce the recent addition of two experienced professionals to the Dime Bank Senior Leadership Team.
Karen Lee has joined Dime Bank as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Karen joins Dime with progressive experience as an HR business partner and center of excellence leader spanning mid-size to Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries including insurance, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. Most recently, Karen served as the Senior Consultant, Talent Management for Yale New Haven Health. In this role she oversaw strategic and operational execution of system-wide leadership succession and development efforts.
Ann-Marie Katzer, a 25-year financial professional has joined Dime Bank as Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking Officer. Ann-Marie comes to Dime Bank with an impressive record of leadership at American Eagle Federal Credit Union, most recently holding the title of Senior Vice President, Retail Delivery and Operations. At Dime, Ann-Marie will directly oversee our Retail Banking division, as well as provide oversight for both our Wealth Management Services division and our greater Hartford lending teams.
About Dime Bank
Established in 1869 and providing inspired community banking for 155 years, Dime Bank is a mutual bank with over $1 billion in assets and 14 convenient branch locations throughout southeastern and greater Hartford, Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island. As a full-service financial institution, Dime offers consumer and commercial banking, home mortgages and trust services – all delivered with a personal touch. BauerFinancial, Inc., a national bank rating firm, recognizes Dime Bank, as one of the strongest banks in the nation. For more information about Dime Bank, visit https://dime-bank.com.
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