Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, is pleased to announce that Marie Thresher has joined the company as Chief Risk Officer.
“Marie brings enhanced managerial experience to our internal audit processes, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk assessment protocols” Mr. Tuttle affirmed. “Through her leadership, we will continue to expand upon our commitment to sound risk management.”
Ms. Thresher’s experience includes over 20 years of expertise within the financial services industry. She holds a BS in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and holds multiple certifications related to her field, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Risk Information Systems Control (CRISC). A former Senior Vice President and Chief Auditor of People’s United Bank, she is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (Green Mountain Chapter) and the Information Security and Control Association (Albany, New York chapter.) In addition, she serves on the Board of Vermont CARES, a locally based non-profit institution.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Merchants Bank. The bank has an outstanding reputation as one of Vermont’s best places to work, and an even more outstanding team of talented employees,” emphasized Thresher. “I am eager to work with Mr. Tuttle and the entire team in continuing to fulfill the bank’s mission to serve the local community with outstanding financial products and services.”
Ms. Thresher currently resides in Williston, Vermont.
Established in 1849, Merchants Bank is the largest Vermont-based bank, independent and locally operated. Consumer, business, municipal and investment customers enjoy personalized relationships, sophisticated online and mobile banking options, 32 state-wide branches, plus a nationwide network of over 55,000 surcharge-free Allpoint ATMs. Merchants Bank (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NASDAQ “MBVT”), and Merchants Trust Company employ approximately 300 full-time employees and 40 part-time employees statewide, and has earned several “Best Place to Work in Vermont” awards. American Banker ranks Merchants Bank #10 in America among 851 peers.