Newtown Savings Bank is pleased to announce the following officer promotions:

Mark Lucas — Assistant Treasurer, Customer Experience Manager

Mark Lucas joined the bank in late 2014 as a teller in the Southbury branch and has steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility. In 2020, he was named customer experience manager of the Oxford branch, a role he held until earlier this year, when he transitioned to customer experience manager of the Southbury branch. Throughout his tenure, Lucas has demonstrated exceptional dedication to customers, coworkers, and the community, as well as strong leadership skills. He is a graduate of the bank’s Investing in People program and Leadership Greater Valley, and is actively engaged in the community, volunteering with Team Inc, Southbury Women’s Club, Southbury Senior Center, and Pomperaug Elementary School. Lucas also serves as a corporator at Griffin Health.

Alex Boschetto — Assistant Vice President, Fraud Operations Manager

Alex Boschetto joined the bank in 2022 as fraud operations manager and was promoted to assistant treasurer in 2023. Under her leadership, the bank has successfully managed increasing fraud threats, benefiting both customers and the bank. A graduate of the bank’s Investing in People program, Boschetto is also active in the community, educating local organizations on fraud awareness and prevention, including Newtown Youth and Family Services, Oxford Senior Center, Pomperaug Woods, St Rose of Lima, and the Town of Bethel.

Kate Brennan — Assistant Vice President, Senior Credit Analyst

Kate Brennan joined the bank in 2024 as assistant treasurer and senior credit analyst. Since joining the organization, her collaborative nature and experience in credit operations and analysis have had a meaningful impact on the department’s success. Brennan has played a key role in supporting enhancements to the loan underwriting process and delivering significant efficiency improvements. She is also actively involved in the community through her volunteer commitment to Special Olympics.

Brianne O’Loughlin — Vice President, Financial Reporting & Strategic Financial Initiatives

Brie O’Loughlin joined the bank in late 2021 as assistant treasurer and assistant treasury supervisor and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2023. A valued contributor to key strategic initiatives and the bank’s Deposit Pricing Committee, O’Loughlin has demonstrated strong financial expertise and people management skills. With this promotion, she assumes the newly created role of vice president, Financial Reporting & Strategic Financial Initiatives, overseeing financial reporting, policy, strategic initiatives, and deposit pricing. O’Loughlin is a graduate of the bank’s Investing in People program and volunteers with the Community Action Agency of Western CT and Western Connecticut Home Care.

Dan Rosenthal — Senior Vice President, Retail Lending & CRA Officer

Following three terms as Newtown’s first selectman, Rosenthal joined the bank at the beginning of 2024 as first vice president, Government and Community Relations. In early 2025, he transitioned into the role of first vice president, Retail Lending, assuming leadership responsibilities for Residential Lending, Loan Servicing, Asset Recovery, and as the bank’s CRA officer. Since joining the organization, Rosenthal has demonstrated strong leadership and business judgment. He is deeply involved in the community, holding board positions on Newtown Rotary Foundation, Newtown Parent Connection, Friends of the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial, Heritage Preservation Trust, and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Association. He also volunteers for Ben’s Lighthouse, Team Inc, The American Legion, Friends of Newtown Seniors, and Dorothy Day Hospitality House.