Community Bank NA is pleased to announce the promotion of Colin Burns to commercial banking officer in South Burlington, Vermont. In his new role, Burns will develop and grow commercial banking relationships across Vermont in a variety of industries. He will also manage existing customers to deepen relationships through additional products and services.
Burns has been with Community Bank NA since 2016, when he joined the team as credit analyst. He most recently served as credit analyst III, responsible for preparing credit offerings and analyzing risk and repayment capacity of borrowers.
“We’re thrilled to recognize Colin’s hard work and dedication with this promotion,” Community Bank NA Commercial Banking Officer Group Manager Bruce Bernier said. “Colin joined our team soon after earning his bachelor’s degree and hit the ground running. He has been a true asset to our team. We look forward to watching him continue to grow his career with the bank.”
Burns earned his Bachelor of Science in finance from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside the office, he is active in the community as a participant of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Northern Vermont’s Cancer Truck Pull. Burns lives in Colchester.
Community Bank NA is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
About Community Bank System Inc
Community Bank System Inc operates more than 240 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank NA and has been serving its communities for more than 150 years. With more than $11 billion in assets, the DeWitt, New York-headquartered company is among the country’s 100 largest financial institutions. Community Bank, NA has consistently been ranked among the top 12 best banks in America by Forbes magazine since the list began publishing in 2009, and was most recently ranked tenth in 2020. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services. Community Bank System Inc subsidiaries/business units include OneGroup NY Inc, which provides risk management and commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance; Community Bank Wealth Management, which provides investment advisory, personal trust and financial planning services, as well as personal, business and nonprofit portfolio design; and Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc., which provides actuarial, retirement and VEBA/HRA plan administration, and collective investment fund, employee benefit trust and transfer agency services.
Community Bank System Inc is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company’s stock trades under the symbol “CBU.” For more information about Community Bank, visit cbna.com or ir.communitybanksystem.com.