Barb Toof, chief retail officer at Peoples Trust Co., has been named Vermont Community Service Banker of the Year by the Vermont Bankers Association. The award, now in its 39th year, recognizes individuals' exceptional dedication to community service and their significant impact in bettering the state of Vermont.
“We’re thrilled to see Barb receive this well-deserved recognition,” said Peoples Trust President and CEO Thomas Gallagher. “Her unwavering commitment to community service exemplifies the core values of our company. Barb’s achievement is not just a personal milestone but also a proud moment for the entire Peoples Trust family.”
Toof’s selection marks the first time an employee of Peoples Trust has received this accolade. The VBA’s decision to honor Toof underscores the vital role that bankers play in community service.
Among other accolades, Toof is vice chair of the board at Northwestern Medical Center; a patient and family adviser at the University of Vermont Medical Center; active in her church, a member of the Bellows Free Academy Boosters; and founder of the internship program for summer tellers at the bank.