NORWAY — Following an extensive search process, Norway Savings Bank is proud to announce that Darci Hamm, chief operating officer and executive vice president of NSB, has been appointed as the bank’s 18th president, effective immediately. Hamm succeeds Dan Walsh, who has served as NSB president since 2020. Walsh will remain as chief executive officer of the bank until his retirement on Dec. 31, 2027, and will continue to serve as a member of the NSB Board of Directors following his retirement.
Hamm is a native of Lincoln, where she was valedictorian of her class at Mattanawcook Academy before earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maine. She has served at Norway Savings Bank since 1999 as an in-store banking administrator, regional vice president of retail banking, senior vice president of retail banking and executive vice president and senior retail banking officer. In 2023, Hamm was named chief operating officer, leading the bank’s enterprise strategy, planning and execution across asset management, commercial lending, retail banking, cash management, customer care, marketing and deposit and loan operations.
“When I walked into the Norway Branch in 1999 as a new member of the NSB Team, I never imagined that one day I would have the honor of being named president of our bank,” Hamm said. “As I assume my new role, I do so with deep gratitude and appreciation for the people who make this organization so meaningful. Together, we will continue to serve solely in the best interests of our team members, our customers, and our communities, and we look forward to welcoming new individuals, families and businesses in Maine and New Hampshire to this exceptional organization and experience.”
In addition to her duties at NSB, Hamm serves on the Board of Directors for hoMEworks, which has helped thousands of Maine residents make sounder decisions in the homeownership process, and has acted as an advisor and volunteer at a multitude of nonprofits, including the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute and Junior Achievement of Maine.
“Darci has been instrumental in carrying out the mission and purpose of Norway Savings Bank for over 25 years,” Walsh said. “She is a tireless promoter of offering a positive and fulfilling environment for team members and a top-notch experience for customers. She has also contributed countless hours outside of the bank to improving our communities, from sharing her knowledge and expertise in increasing financial literacy to volunteering for many nonprofits while encouraging fellow team members to similarly offer their time and talents. As we celebrate our 160th anniversary as a bank, Darci is exceptionally prepared to guide NSB forward.”
“For decades, Darci has served as a leader, a respected team member, and a steward of growth and advancement at NSB. Her knowledge, experience, and genuine affinity for the bank were clear during our months-long search process,” Patricia Weigel, chair of the NSB Board of Directors and the bank’s 16th president, said. “Darci personifies the bank’s high achievement and support culture. She is a true team player, leading with integrity, humility, and purpose. The positive impact Darci has on those she encounters is beyond measure.”
Hamm lives in Yarmouth with her husband Mike and has two adult children, Gavin and Evan. In addition to the University of Maine, she is also a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Founded in 1866, Norway Savings Bank is a leading mutual banking and financial services company headquartered in Norway, Maine. As of June 30, 2026, Norway Savings Bank had $2.155 billion in total assets; 25 branch locations in Maine and New Hampshire; and divisions in trust and investment services, personal banking, and business banking. It has received an “Outstanding” rating for three consecutive Community Reinvestment Act Exams from the FDIC. Norway Savings has also received the Best Place for Working Parents designation for the last five years and was recognized with the “Best Wellness Employer – Gold Certification” for the eighth year in a row by Wellness Workdays. BauerFinancial has designated the Bank the “Best of Bauer” for earning and maintaining its highest 5-star rating for 36 continuous years. For more information, visit www.norwaysavings.bank.