Connected Credit Union places new President, Kristen Poremby

April 18, 2025 — Connected Credit Union is thrilled to announce that Kristen Poremby has joined the institution as President.

Ms. Poremby brings over 15 years of experience serving the financial needs of her clients and members in Northern and Central Maine. A highly strategic leader, Ms. Poremby holds member experience at the core of her financial leadership. Ms. Poremby will work closely with Credit Union leadership and will succeed Cathy Bond, CEO, following Ms. Bond’s retirement in late 2025. She will be instrumental in leading Connected through its next era and will work to expand the credit union’s footprint in Central Maine.

In addition to her financial leadership, Ms. Poremby is known for her commitment to her community. She serves on several committees for the City of Gardiner and the Maine Credit Union League, in addition to advocating for animal welfare in her role as Volunteer and Event Coordinator for Rescue Charlie’s Friends Dog Rescue.

About Connected Credit Union

Originally chartered in 1967 to serve Educators throughout the state, the Credit Union has grown organically and through acquisitions and partnerships to serve Kennebec and Somerset Counties for over 50 years. In 2020, through a partnership with Winslow Community Federal Credit Union, Connected Credit Union expanded membership to more than 8,400 members and $100M in assets, serving all those living or working in Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln, and Waldo Counties.

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