Camden National Bank Celebrates Employees, Culture at Annual Appreciation Event

Camden National Bank (CAC) held its annual Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.

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Camden National Bank (CAC) held its annual Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center. Employees from across Northern New England attended the gathering, which focused on employee well-being. The bank gave special honors to 19 employees for their service and recognized 84 employees for milestone anniversaries, including anniversaries spanning more than 40 years.

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09/24/2026 - 02:40 PM

Employee well-being theme puts people, recognition, and culture at the center of annual celebration.

CAMDEN, Maine, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Camden National Bank welcomed employees from across Northern New England to its annual Employee Appreciation Event on Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center. Centered on the theme of employee well-being, the celebration brought team members together to recognize outstanding service, honor career milestones, and reaffirm the bank's commitment to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to its purpose of serving customers and communities.

Camden National Bank recognized 19 awardees at its annual appreciation event for their dedication and exceptional service to their colleagues, customers and communities.

During the event, Camden National Bank recognized employees' dedication and contributions across the organization, with special honors presented to 19 team members for exceptional service, meaningful impact, and commitment to the bank's core values.

"Our employees are the reason Camden National Bank continues to grow, serve, and make a difference," said Simon Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camden National Bank. "This celebration is an opportunity to recognize their impact, honor their dedication, and reaffirm our commitment to their well-being. By investing in our people and culture, we are better positioned to innovate, deliver exceptional service, and meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities for years to come."

2026 Award Recipients

Officer of the Year: Presented to an officer who demonstrates leadership, commitment to Camden National Bank's vision and core values, and meaningful impact on customers, colleagues, communities, and shareholders.

Denae Smith, Vice President, Retail Sales & Service Performance Coach, Gardiner

Stakeholder of the Year: Presented to an employee who exemplifies leadership, service, and dedication to Camden National Bank's vision, core values, and constituents.

Lori Meservey, Sr. Operations Specialist, Camden

Commitment Award Recipients: Honoring employees who go above and beyond through outstanding service, collaboration, community involvement, and commitment to Camden National Bank's core values.

Morgan LeClair, Vice President, Manager of Fraud Mitigation & ERM, Auburn
Mathew George, Assistant Vice President, Sr. Financial Analyst, Gardiner
Leanne Compton, Assistant Vice President, Education & Development Specialist, Gardiner
Sean Reed, Officer, Data Engineer, Camden
Randy Cruz, Vice President, Community Banking Portfolio Manager, Wiscasset
Kevin Richards, Assistant Vice President, Digital Banking Team Leader, Camden
Rose Bilodeau, Vendor Management & Risk Specialist, Hallowell
Sarah Lajoie, Commercial Loan Administrator, Portsmouth
Brenda Gatcomb, Vice President, Wealth Portfolio Manager, Ellsworth
Aneta Barnett, Vice President, Mortgage Banking Post Closing & Shipping Manager, Camden
Shawn Staples, Equity Lending Underwriter, Augusta
Laurie Werts, Vice President, Treasury Management, Client Success Manager, Portland
Joyce Benton, Sr. Relationship Banker, Old Town
Kimberly Poirier, Assistant Vice President, Banking Center Manager, Berlin
Josh Woodard, Officer, Banking Center Manager, Waterville
James Clark, Senior Vice President, Retail Regional Director, Bedford
Marc Carbonneau, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, Portsmouth

The celebration also honored 84 employees who achieved milestone anniversaries, recognizing the dedication, experience, and long-standing commitment they bring to Camden National Bank year after year. Together, these milestones, including anniversaries spanning more than 40 years, reflect the deep connection and shared pride that help shape the bank's culture and service to customers.

By celebrating employees who lead with service, teamwork and care, and by placing employee well-being at the center of the event, Camden National Bank continues to strengthen a culture that supports its people, customers and communities across Northern New England.

About Camden National Corporation

Camden National Corporation (Nasdaq: CAC) is Northern New England's largest publicly traded bank holding company, with $6.9 billion in assets. Founded in 1875, Camden National Bank is a full-service community bank with 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire, offering the latest digital banking complemented by award-winning, personalized service. Additional information is available at CamdenNational.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Comprehensive wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are delivered by Camden National Wealth Management.