Sterling Associates Announces Recent Promotions

Thomas F. Smith, Jr., president of Sterling Associates, announced recent promotions:

• Leigh Ackerman has been promoted to assistant vice president. Ms. Ackerman is responsible for sales and marketing of marine and recreational vehicle financing in the Southeastern United States.
   

• Connie L. Crews has been promoted to assistant vice president. Ms. Crews is responsible for office management of the company’s Southeastern and Southwestern United States offices.
   

• Eric Ramotowski has been promoted to assistant vice president. Mr. Ramotowski is responsible for sales and origination of boat and recreational vehicle loans.
   

• Christopher J. Stevens has been promoted to assistant vice president. Mr. Stevens is responsible for marine loan origination in the New England region.