James Rusiecki, Jr, CTP

PHONE: (860) 394-2240

Jim Rusiecki, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Northwest Community Bank, has 31 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to being named Chief Operating Officer in 2023, he was Executive Vice President of Treasury Management and Operations. He joined the Bank in June 2018 as Senior Vice President, Director of Treasury Management with the responsibility of building out and promoting the Bank‘s treasury management products and services.

Jim came to the Bank with extensive experience in the areas of retail and commercial banking; product management; asset and liability management; project management; risk management; payments; and operations. Today, his responsibilities include: developing new strategies and operating models; business development; marketing; product management; and delivery of the Bank’s corporate, cash management, and electronic banking services. His leadership skills and expertise have made him an integral part of the management team.

He began his career at Union Savings Bank and held multiple positions with increasing responsibility within retail and commercial services, treasury, and municipal services. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business Management and Psychology from Charter Oak State College. He is also a graduate of the American Bankers Association’s National Graduate School of Banking, and in 2012 the Connecticut Bankers Association named him a “New Leader in Banking.”

Jim holds the Certified Treasury Professional certification from the Association for Financial Professionals. He served as the Chair of the New England Automated Clearing House Payments Group (NPG) Board, and currently is Vice Chair of the New England Automated Clearing House (NEACH) Board.

Jim and his wife Dora and their three children reside in Marion, CT.