Photo / Courtesy of Bangor Savings Bank
Gavin Robinson
July 18, 2025
Hiring roundup: Two Maine banks add to their teams
Two banks that rank among the top 10 based in Maine have bolstered their teams with new hires.
Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor Savings Bank has hired Gavin Robinson as senior vice president, community relations manager and public finance officer.
With over 20 years of industry experience, Robinson will also serve as the bank’s community reinvestment Act officer, leading efforts to provide lending, financial services and investment to communities. He will also continue his role as program officer for the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation.
Robinson began his career at Bangor Savings in 2003, initially in special assets, and has since held leadership roles in commercial workouts, credit and business banking. His background includes managing underwriting teams, developing expertise in financial analysis and risk assessment and leading a team of business lenders.
“Gavin’s financial expertise, leadership, and deep commitment to community make him an excellent fit for this expanded role,” said Bob Montgomery-Rice, the bank's president and CEO. “We are thrilled for him to lead the bank’s community development efforts and continue strengthening relationships with partners across the region.”
Robinson, who lives in Bangor, received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Farmington and a master's in business administration from the New England Institute of Business at Cambridge College.
He serves on the boards of UpStart Maine and Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, and was instrumental in founding Sarah’s House of Maine, a cancer hospitality nonprofit in Brewer.
Bangor Savings is ranked No. 1 among the largest Maine-based banks in the 2025 Mainebiz Book of Lists.
Kennebec Savings Bank
Kennebec Savings Bank has hired Stevan Stromsky as vice president and senior relationship manager, based in the bank’s Portland office.
Photo / Courtesy of Kennebec Savings Bank
Stevan Stromsky
In the role, Stromsky is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of business and consumer relationships, with a strategic focus on growing deposits and offering lending options across the bank’s expanding footprint.
“I’m honored to be part of an institution with such a strong reputation for community commitment and customer service,” said Stromsky. “Kennebec Savings Bank’s mission aligns with my own values, and I look forward to building lasting relationships and making a positive impact both inside and outside the bank.”
Stromsky brings more han 30 years of banking experience in Maine. He has worked at KeyBank, Northeast Bank and Bank of America.
He serves as a board member for Chance to Advance and Side x Side. He has also volunteered for more than a decade with Junior Achievement USA and the Rotary Club of Portland.
“His relationship-first approach aligns perfectly with our community banking values, and his leadership will be a great asset as we continue to grow in southern Maine," said Aline Taylor, senior vice president and chief retail banking officer.
Kennebec Savings, led by President and CEO Andrew Silsby, ranks No. 9 among the largest Maine-based banks in the 2025 Mainebiz Book of Lists.
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