Torrington Savings Bank Welcomes Two New Executive Leaders
Torrington Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of two accomplished banking professionals to its executive leadership team. Devin Obedzinski has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Chris Pugliano has joined as Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer.
As Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Devin Obedzinski will be responsible for overseeing the Bank’s finance and treasury functions, including financial planning, budgeting, asset/liability management, liquidity management, and financial reporting. Prior to joining Torrington Savings Bank, he served as Vice President, Finance and Facilities at Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, where he oversaw finance, treasury, and facilities operations and played a key role in strategic initiatives, balance sheet management, budgeting, and board reporting. His experience also includes finance and asset/liability management leadership roles at Farm Credit East and United Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
As Chief Risk Officer, Chris Pugliano will lead the Bank’s enterprise risk management program and oversee the ongoing development of risk management practices that support safe, sound, and sustainable growth. Chris brings more than a decade of regulatory and banking experience, most recently serving as a Case Manager with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). During his tenure with the FDIC, he managed oversight of financial institutions ranging from community banks to large regional organizations, with responsibility for evaluating risk management, governance, capital, asset quality, liquidity, and compliance programs. He holds an MBA from Bryant University, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics-Mathematics from St. Lawrence University.
TSB President & CEO, Lesa Vanotti, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Devin and Chris to Torrington Savings Bank. Their deep experience in financial management, strategic planning, risk oversight, and bank regulatory supervision will strengthen our leadership team and support our commitment to operating a safe, sound, and forward-thinking institution. As we continue to grow and invest in our future, their experience and leadership will be invaluable in helping us achieve our strategic objectives and continue delivering value to our customers, employees, and communities.”
The addition of Devin and Chris reflects Torrington Savings Bank’s continued investment in exceptional talent and its commitment to building a strong foundation for long-term success. Their expertise will help position the Bank to meet future opportunities while remaining focused on serving customers and supporting the communities it has proudly served for more than 150 years.
Posted on: Monday September 14, 2026
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