Lakeland Bank honors employees of the quarter

OAK RIDGE — Lori Friedman, Michele Gilchrist, Doreen Musso and Denise White were presented with the Employee of the Quarter awards, based on nominations submitted by their colleagues.

“We congratulate and thank Lori, Michele, Doreen, and Denise for their exceptional service,” said Thomas J. Shara, president and chief executive officer of Lakeland Bank. “We appreciate the commitment and dedication they demonstrate to our customers, our bank and the communities we serve.”

Lori Friedman, marketing coordinator, marketing. started as a temporary employee in May 2011 and then joined the bank in December 2011. She is a resident of Sparta.

Michele Gilchrist, human resources assistant, joined the bank in 1991 and has been a human resource assistant for more than 22 years. She resides in Newfoundland.

Denise White, team leader, commercial and asset-based lending, loan operations, joined the Bank in 1998 as a mortgage servicer and worked as a commercial loan processor until earlier this year when she was promoted to her current position. White resides in Oak Ridge.