Camden National Bank Names New Vice President of Marketing and Communications

CAMDEN, Maine, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Roper has joined Camden National as vice president and director of marketing, communications and research. Roper is based in the Main Office in Camden, and will oversee all aspects of marketing and communications for the organization. She will report to Deborah Jordan, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Camden National Bank.

"Camden National is a place where you can have a direct impact on the people and the community you serve," said Roper. "I am excited to be part of this wonderful organization and look forward to delivering extraordinary service and developing relationships with our customers."

Roper has vast experience in all areas of marketing. She comes to the bank from John Hancock Financial Services in Boston, Massachusetts, where she served as director of marketing and communications for their distribution arm, John Hancock Financial Network. Roper led John Hancock Financial Network's creative team and was responsible for its marketing strategy, brand management, sales promotions, change and organizational management.

"We are excited to have Jennifer join our team as the new leader of our marketing department," said Dufour. "Her creative expertise and management experience will help her take our marketing efforts to the next level."

Roper is a graduate of the University of Maine in Orono and has a Masters degree in public administration from Suffolk University in Boston, MA.  She is originally from Falmouth, Maine, and has strong ties to the local community in Camden. 

"Jennifer is a team player who looks at the full marketing picture," said Jordan. "Her energy and enthusiasm, as well as her ties to the local community, make her a great fit for Camden National."

About Camden National Corporation

Camden National Corporation, recently recognized by Forbes magazine as one of "America's Most Trustworthy Companies," is the holding company employing more than 400 Maine residents for two financial services companies including Camden National Bank and the wealth management company, Acadia Trust, N.A. Camden National Bank is a full-service community bank with a network of 38 banking offices throughout Maine. Acadia Trust offers investment management and fiduciary services with offices in Portland and Ellsworth. Located at Camden National Bank, Camden Financial Consultants offers full-service brokerage and insurance services. Learn more at www.camdennational.com.

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