CANTON – The North Country Savings Bank Board of Trustees has a new member..

David B. Warner was appointed, effective Jan. 23. The announcement was made by President and Chief Executive Officer R. Brian Coakley.

Warner, R.PH., currently serves as the President & CEO of KPH Healthcare Services, the parent company of ProACT, Kinney Drugs, HealthDirect, and Noble Health Services. Prior to this, Mr. Warner served as Executive Vice President of Commercial Divisions of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. 

From 2008 through 2017, he served as President of ProAct, overseeing sales, marketing, and operations of the pharmacy benefit management, a division of KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. From 1994 to 2008 Mr. Warner held various positions in Kinney Drugs including management, compliance, and corporate development.

"Mr. Warner's extensive experience, leadership, and passion for the North Country will undoubtedly bring valuable perspectives to our Board and the Bank’s future." said Coakley. “Leading an employee-owned company, he shares many of the same core values of a mutually owned community bank, embracing a strong desire to remain independent and focused on the needs of our communities, customers, and employees. We couldn’t be more excited to have Dave join our team.”.

As a matter of practice, the Board of Trustees regularly evaluates the composition of the board and considers how they can maintain the appropriate mix of skills, qualifications, and diversity of backgrounds to oversee the business and long-term strategy of the Bank. Following this change, North Country Savings Bank’s Board of Trustees will be composed of 11 trustees, nine of whom are independent.

 “The addition of Mr. Warner demonstrates our commitment to expand our breadth of experience while remaining consistent in electing individuals that reflect our core values,” said Jeanine McLellan, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.