Waterstone Financial Announces Election of New Board Members
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ: WSBF) has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 22, 2025. The appointees are Molly Mulroy, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of WEC Energy Group, and Laura Piotrowski, CEO and President of Cavendish Vernal.
Mulroy brings extensive experience in utility operations, having overseen various departments at WEC Energy Group since 1999, including IT, Human Resources, and Supply Chain. Piotrowski contributes significant financial expertise as a CPA and strategic advisor, with previous roles as CFO of Stein's Garden & Home and Managing Director of Finance at Robert W. Baird & Co.
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ: WSBF) ha annunciato l'elezione di due nuovi membri nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 22 luglio 2025. I nominati sono Molly Mulroy, attualmente Vicepresidente Esecutiva e Chief Administrative Officer di WEC Energy Group, e Laura Piotrowski, CEO e Presidente di Cavendish Vernal.
Mulroy porta con sé una vasta esperienza nelle operazioni di servizi pubblici, avendo diretto diversi dipartimenti presso WEC Energy Group dal 1999, tra cui IT, Risorse Umane e Supply Chain. Piotrowski offre una notevole competenza finanziaria come CPA e consulente strategico, con precedenti incarichi come CFO di Stein's Garden & Home e Managing Director Finance presso Robert W. Baird & Co.
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ: WSBF) ha anunciado la elección de dos nuevos miembros para su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 22 de julio de 2025. Los designados son Molly Mulroy, actualmente Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora Administrativa de WEC Energy Group, y Laura Piotrowski, CEO y Presidenta de Cavendish Vernal.
Mulroy aporta una amplia experiencia en operaciones de servicios públicos, habiendo supervisado varios departamentos en WEC Energy Group desde 1999, incluyendo IT, Recursos Humanos y Cadena de Suministro. Piotrowski contribuye con una significativa experiencia financiera como CPA y asesora estratégica, con roles previos como CFO de Stein's Garden & Home y Directora General de Finanzas en Robert W. Baird & Co.
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ: WSBF)는 2025년 7월 22일부로 이사회의 두 명의 새로운 이사 선임을 발표했습니다. 임명된 인물은 현재 WEC Energy Group의 부사장 겸 최고행정책임자인 Molly Mulroy와 Cavendish Vernal의 CEO 겸 사장인 Laura Piotrowski입니다.
Mulroy는 1999년부터 WEC Energy Group에서 IT, 인사, 공급망 등 여러 부서를 총괄하며 유틸리티 운영에 관한 폭넓은 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. Piotrowski는 공인회계사(CPA)이자 전략 고문으로서 재무 분야에서 뛰어난 전문성을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 Stein's Garden & Home의 CFO와 Robert W. Baird & Co.의 재무 관리 이사로 근무한 경력이 있습니다.
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ : WSBF) a annoncé l’élection de deux nouveaux membres à son conseil d’administration, effective à compter du 22 juillet 2025. Les nommées sont Molly Mulroy, actuellement vice-présidente exécutive et directrice administrative chez WEC Energy Group, et Laura Piotrowski, PDG et présidente de Cavendish Vernal.
Mulroy apporte une vaste expérience dans les opérations de services publics, ayant supervisé plusieurs départements chez WEC Energy Group depuis 1999, notamment l’informatique, les ressources humaines et la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Piotrowski possède une expertise financière significative en tant que CPA et conseillère stratégique, avec des postes antérieurs en tant que directrice financière de Stein's Garden & Home et directrice financière chez Robert W. Baird & Co.
Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ: WSBF) hat die Wahl von zwei neuen Mitgliedern in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die ab dem 22. Juli 2025 wirksam wird. Die Ernennungen sind Molly Mulroy, derzeit Executive Vice President und Chief Administrative Officer bei WEC Energy Group, sowie Laura Piotrowski, CEO und Präsidentin von Cavendish Vernal.
Mulroy bringt umfassende Erfahrung im Bereich der Versorgungsbetriebe mit, da sie seit 1999 verschiedene Abteilungen bei WEC Energy Group geleitet hat, darunter IT, Personalwesen und Lieferkette. Piotrowski verfügt über bedeutende finanzielle Expertise als CPA und strategische Beraterin und hatte zuvor Positionen als CFO bei Stein's Garden & Home sowie als Finanzgeschäftsführerin bei Robert W. Baird & Co. inne.
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WAUWATOSA, Wis., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Molly Mulroy and Laura Piotrowski to serve on the Board of Directors of both WaterStone Bank and Waterstone Financial, effective July 22, 2025.
“We are honored to have Molly and Laura join the Board of Directors of WaterStone Bank and Waterstone Financial and help guide our organization,” said Pat Lawton, Chair of the Board. “Each brings a wealth of experience, proven strategic leadership skills, and a shared commitment to delivering value to our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. We are excited to welcome their respective talents to the Waterstone family.”
Molly Mulroy currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of WEC Energy Group, one of the nation’s largest electric generation and natural gas delivery holding companies with utility subsidiaries serving 4.7 million customers. Since 2021, she has overseen Administrative Services, Facility Management, Human Resources, IT Services, Supply Chain, IT System Strategy, and Development.
Previously, Mulroy served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, leading enterprise-wide information technology, including cybersecurity and infrastructure. Since joining WEC Energy Group in 1999, she has held leadership positions in Customer Service, Finance, Wholesale Energy and Fuels, Regulatory Affairs, and State Government Affairs.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Mulroy is active in the Milwaukee community and currently serves on the board of Milwaukee Ballet and Milwaukee Women, Inc., and chairs the boards of Milwaukee Tech Hub and Next Door Foundation.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Waterstone Financial Board and excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Mulroy. “I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to further the company’s mission, value, and impact.”
Laura Piotrowski is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Cavendish Vernal, a strategic advisory firm she founded in 2017. Cavendish Vernal provides strategic business planning, executive advising, succession planning, finance and human resource advising, executive coaching, and leadership development services.
Previously, she was Executive Vice President of The Benefit Companies, where she provided strategic and executional leadership for the organization. Piotrowski has also held senior finance roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Stein’s Garden & Home and Managing Director of Finance for Robert W. Baird & Co.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an Executive MBA from Marquette University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Piotrowski also serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southeastern Wisconsin.
“I am honored to join the WaterStone Board of Directors and excited to contribute to this great organization,” said Piotrowski. “As a business owner, I understand the critical role community-focused banks play in our community.”
About Waterstone Financial, Inc.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution established in 1921. WaterStone Bank offers a comprehensive suite of personal and business banking products and operates 14 branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin. WaterStone Bank is also the parent company of WaterStone Mortgage Corporation, a national lender licensed in 48 states.
With a long-standing commitment to innovation, integrity, and community service, Waterstone Financial, Inc. supports the financial and homeownership goals of customers nationwide. For more information about WaterStone Bank, visit wsbonline.com.
Contact:
Mark R. Gerke
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414-459-4012
markgerke@wsbonline.com
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