Jason Mermolia has taken the helm at our Franklin branch, after over five years working in finance at a mortgage company, credit union, and bank in roles such as loan origination assistant, teller, universal banker, senior personal banker, and branch manager. He shared a few words with Shorelines.

What do you enjoy about your work?
I truly enjoy having the opportunity to build trust, confidence, and professional relationships with customers that allow them to feel comfortable coming to me with any of their banking needs — however I can help that can make their lives better.

What do you think you’d be doing if you weren’t in banking?
I would most likely be a teacher. I enjoy teaching, mentoring, and helping people better understand the tasks they take on. It brings me great joy to see someone achieve their goals and become more confident in their understanding of something that was previously difficult or stressful.