The Arrow Family of Companies has announced the promotion of Lisa Wichelns to Vice President, Branch Manager of the Saratoga main office for its subsidiary Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.
Wichelns is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the branch and meeting the financial needs of the community. She brings 18 years of financial services experience to Saratoga National Bank, most recently as West Avenue Branch Manager and previously in mortgage lending and bank management.
Wichelns is a member of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation and volunteers for the American Red Cross Adirondack Saratoga Chapter. She is a graduate of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute and is a former board member of the Stillwater Community Center.
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Isabella Ronda and Erica Riekert, have joined Franklin Community Center’s Project Lift program as Family Outreach Coordinators. Both will play vital roles in prevention-based afterschool program within the Saratoga Springs City School District.
Project Lift has long been a cornerstone of support in the Saratoga Springs City School District, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of the community’s youth. This free, prevention-focused after-school program serves students in grades 1 through 5 across all six elementary schools in the district.
Ms. Riekert brings a wealth of experience from her work in education and the nonprofit sector. Her previous roles include Education/Curriculum Coordinator at Saratoga Independent School and Education Director at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga.
She holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from the University at Albany and a Bachelor’s in History – Secondary Education from the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
Ms.Ronda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University at Albany, where she focused on courses related to children and families overcoming challenges. Her background also includes an Associate’s degree in Human Services from Hudson Valley Community College. Her experience as a substitute teacher at Van Schaick Grade School in Troy allowed her to build strong bonds with students, supporting their educational, social, and emotional well-being.
Ms. Ronda will be overseeing the program at Division Street and Dorothy Nolan Elementary Schools, while Ms. Riekert will manage the programs at Caroline Street and Lake Avenue Elementary Schools. They join Rachel McCann, who continues to administer the programs at Greenfield and Geyser Road Elementary Schools.