HONESDALE, PA – President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich, along with the Board of Directors at The Dime Bank, are pleased to announce that Melissa Bowling has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.

Melissa Bowling’s career at The Dime Bank is a testament to growth, dedication, and leadership developed from the ground up. Beginning her career with the bank in October 2008 as head teller at the Honesdale branch, Bowling steadily rose through the ranks, earning successive promotions that culminate in her appointment as chief operating officer.

Throughout her tenure, Bowling advanced to assistant branch manager and later branch manager of the downtown Hawley branch, where she gained hands-on experience leading teams and managing branch operations. In October 2016, she was promoted to retail operations officer, taking on responsibility for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of all branch offices while serving as a liaison between retail branches and other departments.

Bowling most recently served as vice president, retail operations manager, playing a key role in driving operational consistency, supporting branch performance, and enhancing the overall customer experience across the organization.

“Missy’s journey reflects her strong work ethic, deep operational knowledge, and commitment to excellence,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich “She understands The Dime Bank from the ground up and brings valuable perspective to the chief operating officer role. Please join me in congratulating her on this career milestone.”

As the chief operating officer, Bowling will focus on operational excellence, cross-department collaboration, and supporting The Dime Bank’s mission of delivering exceptional service throughout our branch network in Wayne, Pike, and Lackawanna Counties.