Anita Bourgeois, Vice President of Cash Management & Government Banking, announced an addition to the Government Banking Group: Hope Crifo has joined as a Municipal Lender in the Barre office.
Crifo brings extensive government banking credit experience and a keen understanding of government accounting to her new position. She comes to Merchants from TD Bank, where she worked as a Relationship Manager and Commercial Loan Officer, focusing on the needs of non-profit, government and commercial accounts. Prior to that, she was a Fixed Income Analyst, Investment Adviser and Vice President at KDP Investment Advisers, Inc. in Montpelier, Vt.
“We are delighted to welcome Hope to the Merchants team,” Bourgeois said. “Her financial analysis skills and knowledge of government accounting standards will help us continue to improve services for cities, towns and government organizations throughout Vermont.”
A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Snelling Leadership Institute graduate, Crifo received her bachelor’s degree in political science and economics, and a master’s in economics. She has a professional certificate in accounting from Champlain College.
Crifo is an active community volunteer, serving on the board of Community Capital of Vermont, volunteering with Everybody Wins! Vermont, and serving as a long-term care ombudsman through Vermont Legal Aid. An avid backcountry skier andoutdoor enthusiast, she skis on the Bolton Valley Nordic Ski Patrol.
Merchants’ Government Banking Group serves more than 150 local government entities and, as a local institution, brings a unique understanding to the financial needs of these organizations. With more than 50 years of collective experience, the banking group works with municipalities of all sizes and shapes, offering custom solutions and specialized municipal products.