Barbara Yanke

Barbara Yanke is an experienced professional in residential lending, currently serving as SVP and Director of Residential Lending at Fidelity Cooperative Bank since August 2022. Previously, Yanke held similar positions as V.P. of Residential Lending at Easthampton Savings Bank, Hometown Bank, and Abington Bank, as well as SVP of Residential and Consumer Lending at bankESB, bankHometown, and Abington Bank. Yanke's extensive background includes a role as VP, Residential and Consumer Lending at People's United Bank, where management of processing, underwriting, and post-closing functions was a key responsibility, alongside oversight of mortgage origination sales for the Vermont and Massachusetts regions. Yanke's career began as a Mortgage Officer at Brattleboro Savings & Loan Association and included management experience as Front Office Manager at American Skiing Company. Currently enrolled at Champlain College, Yanke is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.