Jean Giard, President and CEO of Vermont Federal Credit Union (VFCU), is pleased to announce that Doug Fisher has joined the Credit Union as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Doug joins us from the Town of Essex where he was the Director of Administrative Services. Prior to his experience with the Town of Essex, Doug was a Managing Partner for RF Lavigne & Company, a local accounting firm.
He has extensive experience in the oversight and maintenance of accounting records, the development and management of financial systems, the preparation and implementation of the annual budget, and the audit of the Town financial statements. He is also a member of the Government Finance Officers Association and a graduate from Bentley College with a degree in accounting. Doug has been involved with the credit union for over 30 years including time served on the Supervisory Committee and the Board of Directors.
Jean Giard stated, “Doug brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and a deep passion for the Credit Union. We are very excited for him to join our team.”
Vermont Federal is a $500 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. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call (888) 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org, or find us on Facebook.