Brattleboro Savings & Loan has named Don LaFontaine as their new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Don comes to BS&L from a career working in local, community banking in New England.
Although the candidates came from far and wide, Don lives right across the river from Brattleboro in West Chesterfield. Earlier in his career, Don took on the roles of Treasurer, CIO, and CFO at Connecticut River Bank, following that as the Controller for Greenfield Savings Bank. “I love the scale of local community banking,” said Don. “I know my colleagues, the town, and the people I'm helping everyday.” Through his work with these banks, Don grew his skills in the unique ecosystem of community, mutual banking.
Both Greenfield Savings and Connecticut River Bank are mutual banks, as is Brattleboro Savings & Loan. These Banks were set up for the sole purpose of providing financial services to benefit the communities they serve. “Don is exactly the candidate we wanted and hoped for,” said Robert Sims, CEO and president at BS&L. “He has deep experience in what a community bank is all about, and he brings the capabilities, integrity, and sense of purpose that we want to cultivate in all we do here.”
Don's wife, Amy, is active in the community helping different organizations reach their potentials and they have three children. “I'd like this to be the place where I retire someday,” said Don. “I like working with and for people I care about and that's what BS&L is.”
About Brattleboro Savings & Loan
Brattleboro Savings & Loan was established in 1912 to serve the financial needs of local residents. Today, as a state-chartered mutual savings bank and Certified B Corporation®, BS&L has expanded its reach to provide a full range of commercial and consumer banking services, with branch offices in Brattleboro, Wilmington and Bondville.
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