Franklin Savings Bank’s Merrimack office has a new branch manager. 

Patrick Loveless joined the Franklin team and will be responsible for the 1 Dobson Way branch. 

Loveless brings eight years of branch management experience to his position, having served in similar roles as senior vice president and senior district with Associated Bank and vice president, regional manager and associate vice president at Citizens Bank, both in the Chicago area. 

He also has a business degree from San Diego Century School of Business. 

“Patrick brings many years of management experience in both the banking and retail industries to his new role with us,” Franklin Senior Vice President Joe Thornton said in a statement. “His strong leadership skills will be instrumental in guiding his team to meet strategic goals for our Merrimack office.  We are pleased to have him as a member of our retail team.” 

In Chicago, Loveless was involved with the Foglia YMCA of Metro Chicago as a board member and as a member of Junior Achievement.