Community Bank N.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Lafayette to branch supervisor of its Burlington, Vermont, North Avenue location. In her new role, Lafayette will oversee the office’s daily operations, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of service. She will manage the effective delivery of the branch’s sales and service activities, including personal and small business loans. In addition, Lafayette will ensure the branch’s operational efficiency and integrity through adherence to policies and procedures.
Lafayette brings to the position nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Community Bank N.A. since 2000, when she joined the team in deposit operations at the Burlington Kennedy Drive branch. Most recently, she served as branch assistant at the North Avenue location.
“We’re thrilled that Heather has accepted this key position at our North Avenue branch,” Community Bank N.A. Branch Manager Darcy Allard said. “Heather has a long history of serving this community and knows it well. I know her leadership will drive the continued success of the North Avenue branch.”
Lafayette resides in South Burlington with her husband, Dave, and their three children.
Community Bank N.A. is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
About Community Bank System Inc
Community Bank System Inc. operates more than 240 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank N.A. and has been serving its communities for more than 150 years. With more than $11 billion in assets, the DeWitt, New York-headquartered company is among the country’s 100 largest financial institutions. Community Bank, N.A. has consistently been ranked among the top 15 best banks in America by Forbes magazine for the past eight years running, and was most recently ranked third in 2019. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services. Community Bank System Inc. subsidiaries/business units include OneGroup NY Inc., which provides risk management and commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance; Community Bank Wealth Management, which provides investment advisory, personal trust and financial planning services, as well as personal, business and nonprofit portfolio design; and Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc., which provides actuarial, retirement and VEBA/HRA plan administration, and collective investment fund, employee benefit trust and transfer agency services.
Community Bank System Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company’s stock trades under the symbol “CBU.” For more information about Community Bank, visit cbna.com or ir.communitybanksystem.com.