Vermont Business Magazine Mascoma Bank has announced that Ed Howe has been hired as Senior Vice President & Regional Commercial Banking Manager on its greater Burlington, Vermont team.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ed to our team. His experience and commitment to building strong relationships will help us continue investing in the communities we serve,” said Terry Johansson, SVP Senior Commercial Lender. “Providing local commercial lending options isn’t just about convenience—it's about understanding the unique needs of businesses in northern New England and supporting the local economy.”
Ed is primarily responsible for growing the Bank’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lending team and building a portfolio of commercial lending relationships. He has over 20 years of experience in C&I lending. He previously worked with M&T Bank after the institution merged with People’s United Bank and held roles with KeyBank and Chittenden Bank.
“I am excited to join Mascoma Bank’s commercial lending team and apply my experience to support businesses in our region,” shared Howe. “Building strong relationships and helping local companies thrive have always been my priorities and I look forward to continuing that work as part of this team.”
Howe is involved with the local community, serving on the board of Mercy Connections and coaching youth hockey with the Vermont Junior Catamounts. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Wake Forest University and is a graduate of the Commercial Finance Association Field Examiner school. Ed is also a member of the Leadership Champlain class of 2017. He lives in Shelburne with his family.
About Mascoma Bank
Mascoma Bank is a $2.9 billion mutual community bank and Benefit Corporation with 26 branches and financial services offices in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The bank has a 126-year history of serving communities and businesses primarily in rural and minor-urban areas. Member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and Certified B Corporation. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at http://mascoma.bank.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT (December 1, 2025) – Mascoma Bank
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