WORCESTER, Mass. – Cornerstone Bank, a community bank with locations throughout Central Massachusetts, announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer Thomas Dufresne.
“Tom has led the way to ensuring our customers have easy access for all their banking needs, using cutting-edge technology in a way that’s always user-friendly,” said Todd Tallman, CEO of Cornerstone Bank. “We appreciate his many years of dedication and hard work and wish him the very best as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.”
Dufresne, who lives in Worcester, began his career at Cornerstone 27 years ago, a pivot from his early years working in the insurance industry.
“I wrote the first web page the Bank had,” he said, adding that he is proud to have been part of the growth “that now has Cornerstone poised to move adeptly into the future.”
Throughout his career, Dufresne was an integral part of the Bank’s technological evolution. This includes major initiatives such as implementing, managing and troubleshooting a full Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which allows voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of an analog phone line. He was also responsible for authoring IT policies, auditing internal systems and developing IT instructional programs, in addition to branch implementation and Enterprise Risk Management.
Dufresne also said that during his tenure, the Bank made it a priority to ensure customer information is secure. "Finding quicker, better, faster ways to do business allows us to provide better services for our customers,” he said.
An avid outdoor explorer, Dufresne plans to spend his new-found free time diving into the tranquility of nature, travelling across the country in a small camper with his wife. “I want to relax and be able to see the sky and the stars.” He plans to fish, golf and visit family.
Dufresne said he will miss the Cornerstone family. “This is the best, biggest family business I’ve ever worked for in my life,” he said.
About Cornerstone BankCornerstone Bank was formed in 2017, born of a long history of supporting the community, and providing a strong foundation to help people and businesses thrive. Serving Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornerstone Bank’s local presence and community-based banking model enables a unique ability to deliver outstanding service, with a personal touch. Cornerstone provides the highest level of service and expertise for individuals, businesses, and community organizations with branch locations throughout Central Massachusetts. Cornerstone works to connect customers with opportunities, through a broad range of deposit and loan products, and services. Built on Trust is not just a tag line, but also one of our guiding corporate values. Whether a business or personal partnership, Cornerstone stands on the foundation that relationships are built on trust. To learn about Cornerstone Bank’s personal and business banking offerings, please visit cornerstonebank.com or call 800-939-9103.
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