Christopher Currie, assistant vice president, UniBank
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Christopher Currie never dreamed he would enter the world of banking. But this Salem State University graduate may have found his calling. The director of retail banking at UniBank, Currie was recently named assistant vice president of the bank's Blackstone branch, where he'll lead sales development in that region. Previously at TD Bank in Framingham, Currie says his sense of humor will keep him laughing all the way to the bank and back home again.
Vital Stats
Age: 41
Residence: Uxbridge
Family: Wife Rebecca and children Alex, Zacky, Madison and Lia
Education: Bachelor's from Salem State University
Previous job: Branch manager at TD Bank in Framingham and branch manager at Citizens Bank in Framingham
Start date at new job: Nov. 1, 2010
Q: What's your favorite thing about Central Massachusetts?
A: That we are close to Worcester, Providence and Boston. All are within 30 minutes.
Q: How close is this to what you imagined in high school you'd end up doing?
A: Nothing I expected at all. But I always enjoyed helping customers, managing a team of employees, doing many different things daily and dealing with lots of money. This is a fun and ever-changing environment that doesn't get boring.
Q: How far is your commute to the office?
A: My commute is 10 minutes, which is a huge change from driving to Framingham every day for the last six years.
Q: What's the best way to keep your energy and motivation up when you're having a long day?
A: Keeping a sense of humor with our staff and our customers. Sometimes we all need a good laugh to lighten the day.
Q: Where's the best place to get lunch near your new location?
A: Quik Stop Deli in Slatersville, RI, has the best subs and are made by the nicest people around!
Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
A: I play hockey, baseball and softball. I also coach my two sons in baseball, football and basketball.
Q: What's on your to-do list for the next couple of days?
A: Meeting new and existing business owners in the Blackstone/Bellingham area.
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