The Bank of Bennington recently announced that Justin P. Salem was added to its Board of Directors and the Board of Community Financial MHC.
Salem graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in 1986. He has Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies from the University of Notre Dame, a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry from the University of Illinois, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois. Dr. Salem has practiced in Bennington since 1995. He is a co-founder of Bright Smiles, a hospital based program at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center that provides dental care to children with extensive needs. Since its inception in 2008 he has actively participated in Project 31, a program which offers free dental care to low income community members.
James Horst, Chairman of the Board, said, “Dr. Salem’s education, experience and ties to the community made the selection process relatively easy this year.”
Salem resides in Bennington with his wife and three children.
The Bank of Bennington, founded in 1917, is a full-service mutual community bank headquartered in Bennington, VT with branches in Manchester, Bennington, and Arlington, VT. Known for its customer service, financial strength, and community involvement, the bank offers financial planning services and an array of deposit and loan products including checking, savings, certificates of deposit, retirement plans, and loan accounts for personal and commercial customers. Bauer Financial, an independent bank-rating service, has awarded The Bank of Bennington their 5-star ‘superior’ rating for over twenty consecutive years.
