Vermont Business Magazine Bernie Isabelle, Vermont Federal Credit Union’s President & CEO since October, 2008, has retired, effective November 1, 2016. Isabelle said that he and his wife appreciate and will miss the friendships that they have developed in their years at the Credit Union with the employees, the Board of Directors, and the Supervisory Committee. VFCU is based in Burlington.
Bernard Isabelle
Isabelle said, “They are an awesome group of individuals and I consider it an honor to have worked with all of them in growing the Credit Union and fulfilling our mission to our members.” He is looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends, on his hobbies and in volunteering.
The Board thanked Isabelle for his many years of service and wishes him well in his retirement. Jean Giard will serve as Interim CEO.
Vermont Federal is a $469 million-plus financial institution, with six locations currently serving over 36,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, or Addison Counties in Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters.
Source: VFCU. 11.1.2016. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, visit www.vermontfederal.org