The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) named Thaddeus Richardson as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 20, 2020. In this role, he has broad responsibility for the Authority's financial operations, including accounting, financial planning, forecasting and overall asset and liability management.

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.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s (SVMC) ExpressCare in Bennington is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Brooke McBride. With this appointment, McBride also joins the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group. McBride earned her master’s degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Alison Gaffney has been promoted to Branch Relationship Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s location in Sunapee, New Hampshire. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.