Clinton Savings Bank has promoted Princeton resident Maria Heskes-Allard to senior vice president, commercial lending.

In this position, she will maintain and develop relationships with business customers, continue to lead her colleagues in the commercial lending department and manage its support staff.

"Commercial lending is all about nurturing long-term relationships, and Maria has been collaborating with both corporate and small businesses for more than 25 years," said Edward M. Powers, senior vice president/chief lending officer. "Her experience has repeatedly worked to the advantage of our customers and the Bank, making this promotion well deserved."

Heskes-Allard has previously worked for Worcester County Institution for Savings, First Massachusetts Bank and Fitchburg Savings Bank. She holds degrees from Becker College, Southern New Hampshire University and Assumption College, where she gained her MBA, as well as a certificate in commercial real estate from Boston University.

In the community, Heskes-Allard serves on the board of directors and as treasurer for Growing Places Garden Project, a nonprofit organization in Clinton that helps low-income families start vegetable gardens and learn more about nutrition. She also enjoys gardening, horseback riding and skiing with her family.