NH Bankers Association (NH Bankers) has announced their 2024 Community Banker of the Year as Marcus Weeks, President, of Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB).

A New Hampshire native - born and raised in the Lakes Region – and with over 29 years in the banking industry, Marcus Weeks was unanimously chosen by our independent panel of judges: Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy; Representative John Hunt, Chair of House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee; and Senate Majority Leader, Sharon Carson.

In addition to a lifetime and career devoted to community service, Marcus has championed efforts to address the lack of affordable housing in NH. Under Marcus’ leadership, MVSB continually supports organizations who are working toward adding affordable housing, and those that are addressing the secondary issues created by our current crisis, such as food insufficiency, affordable healthcare, and economic development.

NH Bankers President and CEO, Kristy Merrill said, “We have a consistent slate of community-service minded bankers nominated every year -- with this year’s nominees reflecting 123 years of combined experience in the banking industry and service to nearly 50 professional and community organization boards and committees.  Our nominees are a wonderful representation of the impact our bankers make in New Hampshire every day.

”Marcus has a wonderful story of community banking and began his career as a high school student teller and continued to rise through to ranks to serve as the bank’s President. He has been a strategic driver of the bank’s growth, is a servant leader who has cultivated an employee-first culture and has dedicated his professional career to supporting his community -- as evidenced in his recent recognition as Business Leader of the Year.”

Highlights from Marcus Weeks’ Career and Service:

• 2024 Business Leader of the Year – Business NH Magazine
• Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association - Board of Directors Executive Team Member – Current Vice Chair, Immediate Past Chair and Member of the Finance and Executive Committees
• Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire - Member of the Executive Committee
• Geneva Point Center - Policy and Governance Committee & Current Vice Chair
• Spaulding Academy & Family Services – Board Member & Member of the Governance Committee
• New Hampshire Bankers Association - Legislative Affairs Committee member

Past involvement includes:

• Wentworth Economic Development Corporation Board Member, President, Vice President and Treasurer as well as serving as a standing member on the Loan Review and Board Development Committees
• Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce – Board Member, President, Vice President and Treasurer
• Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition - Board Member
• Salvation Army - Turkey Plunge Committee
• Habitat for Humanity Board Member
• American Red Cross Volunteer

Marcus is known as a true community champion, whose involvement spans far beyond the list of formal roles above. He takes most pride in the relationships he has built by being engaged in local events and happenings. He is present and listens, which gives him unique perspective and insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the people and businesses in MVSB’s communities. He is always ready to help bring people together or open doors to support doing good.

(L-R) - Joan Gile, Chair, NH Bankers Association and President/CEO of Piscataqua Savings Bank; Community Banker of the Year, Marcus Weeks, President, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB); and Kristy Merrill, President/CEO of NH Bankers Association.

(L-R) - Jason Hicks, EVP/Chief Financial & Risk Officer, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp; Community Banker of the Year, Marcus Weeks, President, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB); and Mark Bodin, President, Savings Bank of Walpole and our 2023 Community Banker of the Year.