MONTE VISTA – Joel Polkowske has been promoted to Branch Manager for Rio Grande Savings & Loan Association’s Alamosa Branch. Polkowske has worked at Rio Grande Savings and Loan as a Loan Officer for mortgage consumer loans, primarily in the Monte Vista Office since 2013.

“Joel has been a great resource for the San Luis Valley community, helping them achieve the dream of home ownership and helping with other loan needs,” said Rio Grande Savings & Loan President Shon Davis. “We are excited to have him in the Alamosa Branch where he can help Alamosa residents and the surrounding communities.” Polkowske is a San Luis Native. He graduated from Centauri High School in 2004 and from Adams State University in 2012. Polkowske and his wife Wendi are raising three children, Kasyn, Conlee and Keagan.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges this promotion presents and the opportunity to meet and help more people in our community,” commented Polkowske.

Though he will take on new duties with his promotion, Polkowske’s primary role will still be helping people with home and consumer loans. Polkowske can be reached in the Rio Grande Savings & Loan Alamosa branch at 589-2536