Effingham, IL – Washington Savings Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrea Wright as their new Marketing Manager. She will handle the marketing and communications for all four of the bank’s locations.

“I am honored to be joining the team at Washington Savings Bank,” Wright said. “Throughout my career I have been blessed to work for organizations that I believe in and want to promote. I’m thrilled to continue that here at the bank. Having been a customer of Washington Savings Bank for the last 20+ years, I have personally experienced the excellent customer service and authenticity of the people who work here. I am proud to now be a part of the team, and I look forward to helping promote the bank so others in our community can experience the same level of service that my family has always received here in the past.”

Wright graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Advertising. With 22 years of experience in graphic design, marketing, and communications-related roles, she brings a strong reputation for connecting with people and creating professional visual and written communications.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andrea to the team at Washington Savings Bank,” said Elaine Buehnerkemper, Executive Vice President of Retail Operations. “Her creativity, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail will be valuable in her role here at the bank. Her professionalism and commitment to integrity make her a great addition to our organization.”

Wright and her husband, Jacob, have two children, and are lifelong residents of the Effingham area.