Meet The Business Team

Deb Larsen brings more than 30 years of commercial banking experience to Workers Credit Union. She began her career in 1990 with Bank of Boston which would eventually become Fleet Bank and subsequently Bank of America. She also served eight years as the senior commercial lending officer at Unibank for Savings before leading commercial lending business development for Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking. Larsen first joined Workers as a banking consultant in September 2023 before stepping into her role current role. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as an MBA from Assumption University. Larsen serves as a board member of the United Way of Central Mass.

Kathleen Cote began her career at Guaranty First Trust Company and has more than 30 years of banking experience and expertise in working with businesses in our communities. She attended the New England Banking Institute and is a graduate of the Management Development program. Kathy joined WCU in 2021 from Citizens Bank and serves as the SBA lending program leader. Kathy is an advocate for Autism Acceptance and Awareness.

John Decker brings more than 25 years in commercial lending and relationship management experience. Decker worked as a Commercial Loan Officer at Fleet Bank, GE Capital, Unibank for Savings, and most recently, at Bank Five. A graduate of Syracuse University, he serves as an alumni ambassador for the college, on the fundraising committee for Old Colony YMCA, and coaches youth lacrosse.

Robert Schwartz began his career at Citizens Bank and has over 12 years of banking experience. He joined WCU in 2022 from Merrimack Valley Credit Union and has a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Boston, an MBA from Boston University, and enjoys volunteering with the Special Olympics.

Bringing 20 years of commercial lending experience, Davis held positions at TD Bank, Northeast Community Bank, and Cambridge Trust Company. He is a graduate of New England College of Finance and volunteers at Launch Space Inc, where he teaches 17–24-year-olds financial awareness.

Alison has 20 years of banking experience, including roles at State Street Bank & Trust and Enterprise Bank. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and sits on the Board of Directors for Positive Street Art, where she serves as Treasurer.