Brent Rich, former branch manager at M&T Bank in Windsor, has joined Ledyard Bank as vice president and financial center manager at the institution's West Lebanon, New Hampshire, location.

Rich brings with him nearly two decades of experience in banking, sales and business development. In addition to his tenure at M&T Bank, he has held business development and municipal services roles at Mascoma Bank.

Ed Howe, former senior vice president and senior commercial loan officer at M&T Bank, has joined Mascoma Bank as senior vice president and regional commercial banking manager on the institution's Greater Burlington team.

In his new position, Howe is primarily responsible for growing Mascoma's commercial and industrial lending team and building a portfolio of commercial lending relationships. A graduate of Wake Forest University, he has over 20 years' experience in C&I lending.