We don't have quotas at Washington Financial, we have relationships.Kristen Painter Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, Hickory
Kristen is a native of Avella and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association School of Banking and Leadership Washington County.
As the President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Kristen helps generate funding for the Avella Volunteer Fire Department. She is a member of the Avella Community Association and enjoys volunteering at the Hickory Apple Festival. On the weekends, Kristen and her family go camping in Ohio, where she fishes with her two sons. She enjoys golfing, reading, and taking motorcycle rides with her husband.
In Hickory, Kristen and her staff know their customers and their families. She enjoys working for a bank that puts her customers’ needs first. “Everyone works together for the customer, so we can serve them well,” she said. “When a customer walks in, our main concern is what’s best for them and not a sales quota. We don’t have quotas at Washington Financial, we have relationships.”
Class has been in session at W&J College since 1781, the year Washington County was formed.