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Kylie LaPlante
Deposit Operations Officer,
Monson Savings Bank: Age 36
Like many 40 Under Forty honorees over the past
20 years who hail from the world of banking, Kylie
LaPlante didn’t originally plan on a career in fi-
nance, instead earning a degree in management from
Assumption College. But when she interviewed for a
job with Monson Savings Bank after graduating, she
found she liked the atmosphere and the work — and
saw plenty of potential.
“That’s how I got my start in banking,”
she said. “I wasn’t planning to get into
that, but I enjoyed it — and I’ve moved
through a lot of different roles in the past
15 years.”
Indeed, beginning her career in 2011
as a customer service associate, she’s
been promoted to CSA supervisor, assistant
branch manager, branch manager, business
relationship manager, and assistant vice president,
business development officer.
In her current role, LaPlante leads key deposit
operations and fraud prevention activities,
ensuring strong internal controls, regulatory
compliance, and customer protection at a time
when financial institutions face increasing risk
and technological complexity. In 2019, she
graduated from the New England School for
Financial Studies, a prestigious professional
development program for rising leaders in the
industry.
“Kylie’s ability to combine operational
rigor with a people-centered
mindset has earned her respect
across departments and positioned
her as a trusted leader within the
organization,” wrote Dodie Carpenter,
the bank’s first vice president and
Human Resources officer, who
nominated her colleague for 40 Under
Forty.
LaPlante has also earned respect
in the community, with impactful
volunteer roles ranging from ambassador
with the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club to
treasurer for the Salvation Army’s Ware
service unit to house captain for Revitalize
CDC’s GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild.
“My whole life, I saw the importance of
adults giving back to youth and mentoring
youth so they can grow and develop to get
to where they want to be,” she said. “With
the Boys & Girls Club, I might not be working
directly with the kids, but I’m helping raise
funds to mentor these kids to get them where
they need to be in life.”
And with Revitalize CDC, she added, “it’s just
a really amazing experience to come together
with thousands of people in the community and
lead volunteers to help people who are in need
and can’t do it themselves. You’re giving them that
little push and encouragement. When things are
happening in someone’s world and you’re able to
help, it brings joy to your day.”
—Joseph Bednar
Congratulations, Congratulations,
Kylie LaPlante! Kylie LaPlante!
Congratulations to Kylie LaPlante on being named a 2026 40 Under Forty
recipient. This well‑deserved recognition reflects Kylie’s deep commitment
to community involvement, her leadership, and her consistent support of
local initiatives. Through her passion and dedication, Kylie helps strengthen
the communities around her in meaningful and lasting ways. We are proud to
celebrate her achievements and look forward to seeing the continued impact she
will undoubtedly make in the years ahead.
KYLIE LAPLANTE, Deposit Operations Officer I Monson Savings
Congrats to all 40 Under Forty recipients! Congrats to all 40 Under Forty recipients!
All deposits fully insured.
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