Christopher Caldwell, executive vice president and chief lending officer at Community National Bank in Newport, has been appointed to the board of directors at Green Mountain United Way. Caldwell brings a long history of experience not only in the banking industry, but also in working with United Ways in both Indiana and Delaware.
Giving back to the community is nothing new for Caldwell. “I grew up with that ethos that says, ‘We have a responsibility to give back. We can’t just keep taking and taking,’” he said.
Since beginning his United Way career as a campaign chairman back in 2005, Caldwell has continued to support United Way wherever and whenever he can.
“It’s really the best way to understand the community you are entering — to get involved and help where you can,” he said. “It’s not just the opportunity to give back, but it’s also about learning and understanding the needs of a community and the challenges that folks are facing where you are.”
Green Mountain United Way has been empowering and supporting the people of Caledonia, Essex, Orleans, Orange and Washington counties since 1976. The not-for-profit facilitates relationships among major government agencies, foundations and businesses in the region to promote a more cohesive, sustainable and connected community.