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Bar Harbor Savings and Loan Association has announced the promotion of David S. Cohen of Ellsworth, Maine as its new President & CEO, Treasurer. Mr. Cohen was chosen for the position at the BHSLA Annual Meeting and began his new duties on February 20th. Mr. Cohen joined BHSLA in 2019 as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. Prior to joining BHSLA, he worked at for 17 years at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust holding positions as the SVP & Controller and SVP of Finance. Before moving to Maine in 2002, he had worked for several years in banking in the Washington DC area following his graduation from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. Cohen also holds a graduate degree from the Stonier Graduate School of Bank and holds a Leadership Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. His career path and his vision of community banking are a perfect fit for BHSLA. “Bar Harbor Savings and Loan has had a reputation for being a small financial institution with a strong commitment working in and for the community through volunteerism and building relationships with our customers.” said Cohen. “I am excited to continue this vision.”

David S. Cohen has been promoted to President & CEO, Treasurer.