Stephen L. Lewis

Stephen Lewis, President and CEO of Thomaston Savings Bank, has extensive business experience and is a proven leader in the community. He has an undergraduate degree from Villanova University and earned his MBA from the University of Connecticut. Before joining Thomaston Savings Bank, Mr. Lewis worked as a safety and soundness examiner for 15 years with the FDIC. In 2006, Steve came to Thomaston Savings Bank as Chief Financial Officer before being appointed to his current role of President and Chief Executive Officer in 2010. Under his leadership, Thomaston Savings Bank has increased greatly in asset size, expanded into new markets, experienced major growth in its lending portfolios, and has made significant investments in the latest technology and client experience.

Mr. Lewis is an active participant in his community serving as a member of the Rotary Club of Thomaston; Vice Chair of the Thomaston Rotary Scholarship Investment Committee; Corporator for the Bristol Hospital; Chairman of the Blakeslee Scholarship Committee; Executive Committee member and Treasurer for the Connecticut Bar Foundation;, and as a member of the United Way of Greater Waterbury Campaign Leadership Committee. 

He also remains persistent in advocating for the Banking Industry. Mr. Lewis currently serves on the Legislative Committee of the CT Bankers Association and the Board of the CT Community Bankers Association. He serves on several committees for the American Bankes Association: Community Bankers Council, Membership Council, and Core Platforms Administrative Council. He is also a Council member of the Federal Reserve CDIAC (Community Depository Institution Advisory Council). He resides in Burlington with his wife of over 30 years Kim, and is a proud father to their two sons, Benjamin and Jonathan.  

Brian & Natalia Batista

 Recipients of the Waterbury Clock Award

Brian and Natalia Batista are proud members of the Batista family, whose deep roots in the Greater Waterbury community span nearly five decades. What began with a single Dunkin’ franchise in 1978 has grown into a thriving family operation of 17 locations throughout the Greater Waterbury area. Their commitment to excellence has earned recognition at the highest levels, with the Batista family being named Dunkin’ Brands’ National Operator of the Year in 2015. Beyond their business success, the Batistas are dedicated community partners, consistently investing their time, energy, and resources into the people and organizations that make Waterbury home. The Mattatuck Museum is honored to recognize Brian and Natalia with the Waterbury Clock Award for their enduring commitment to the vitality and spirit of the Greater Waterbury community.