Abington Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Laura J. Sen to Board of Directors.Business Editors ABINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2001 Abington Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on NMS See NetWare Management System. : ABBK). Laura J. Sen has been named to the Board of Directors of Abington Bancorp, Inc,. holding company of Abington Savings Bank savings bank, financial institution that, until recently, performed only the following functions: receiving savings deposits of individuals, investing them, and providing a modest return to its depositors in the form of interest. . Ms. Sen serves as Executive Vice President, Merchandise for BJ's Wholesale Club BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. NYSE: BJ is a membership-only warehouse club chain operating in the East Coast of the United States, as well as in the state of Ohio. History , Inc. based in Natick, MA. With more than 22 years experience in mass retailing, Ms. Sen is responsible for buying and distribution management for BJ's. "Laura's hands-on style, practical problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. skills and clear vision about retailing make her a great addition to the Board of Directors," acknowledged James P. McDonough, President and Chief Executive Officer of Abington Bancorp, Inc. "Ms. Sen's retail experience will bring a great deal to our traditional and supermarket banking franchise at Abington Savings Bank," added McDonough. Laura Sen has been employed by BJ's for the past 12 years, and was with Zayre Corporation and Jordan Marsh Jordan Marsh was the name of a Boston, Massachusetts-based department store. Founded in 1841 and eventually part of Allied Stores and then Federated Department Stores; in 1996, the last of the Jordan Marsh stores were renamed Macy's. Company prior to 1989. She resides in Brookline, MA with her family and serves on the Board of Directors for other organizations as well, including the Saint Coletta and Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts, Inc. Her non-profit support includes the Women's Inn at Pine Street, the Neely House and the Cardinal Cushing Centers Springtime Event. Ms. Sen is a graduate of Boston College. Abington Bancorp, Inc. is a one bank holding company that owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Abington Savings Bank. |
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