Stafford Savings Bank Selects Their Next VP of IT
September 2025 – Stafford Savings Bank has selected Jeff Clement to lead its technology function as the new VP of IT. The Bank sought an experienced and versatile IT leader to support a high-performing team responsible for three branches, an in-house core system, a Hyper-V server environment, and a suite of critical vendor applications and security technologies.
Jeff brings in more than 20 years of progressive IT leadership in financial services. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for strengthening technology environments through stability, security, documentation, and strategic foresight. His experience spans infrastructure management, cybersecurity, vendor oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Jeff has led the IT team and enhanced operational resilience across previous organizations. Bringing his expertise to Stafford Savings, he’s looking forward to contributing to the collaborative culture and long-term vision of the Bank.
About the Stafford Savings Bank
Established in 1872, Stafford Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank that exists to serve the financial needs of residents of Stafford, Connecticut, and its surrounding communities and is truly a “hometown bank with hometown values.” The bank’s operating model and strategy are built around a long-term view of stability and prudent balance sheet management on behalf of the bank’s customers and employees. The bank’s core business model is quintessential community banking, safeguarding consumer deposits and using those deposits to fund consumer mortgages. With approximately $431MM and 3 branch locations in Stafford Springs, the bank lends to homeowners in its home market and in the contiguous communities of Ashford, Ellington, Somers, Tolland, Union, and Willington.
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