Heather Ferland

Heather’s roots in Cheshire County run deep, spanning generations. Her great grandparents owned Woodward Florist in Walpole, and three generations of the family owned and operated Woodward Tiny Tot Furniture in Walpole before its sale in the early 2000’s. A lifelong connection to the community has shaped Heather’s personal and professional commitment to the region.

Heather has her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Colby Sawyer College in New London, NH. She spent many years as the director of the Walpole Village School and has also been a banker at Savings Bank of Walpole since 1987. Over the years she has had an opportunity to watch the bank grow from a two-branch bank in Walpole, to an organization with seven branches in the Cheshire County area.

Today Heather serves as the Community Engagement Operations Manager for Savings Bank of Walpole, where building relationships and supporting the communities the bank serves are central to her role.
Her commitment to community involvement extends beyond her professional responsibilities. Heather serves as the Treasurer for both Meeting Waters YMCA and the Walpole Old Home Day Committee and is a member of the Women of Walpole.

Heather lives in Walpole with her husband and enjoys spending time with her two grown daughters. Outside of work she enjoys gardening- both veggies and flowers, reading, and taking pottery classes in Brattleboro, VT.

Through her professional experience, family history, and community involvement, Heather is proud to continue contributing to the place she has always called home.