New CFO for The Bank of Bennington

Published on
April 14, 2023

Bennington, VT – Jim Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, announced that Mary Blair is the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer. He said, “Mary brings a wealth of experience to this position and we are fortunate to be able to put that financial acumen to work for The Bank of Bennington.”

Mary Blair has lived in Manchester Center for 35 years. Her entire career has been in accounting and finance, initially in public accounting and subsequently as a Director of Finance and Operations at Burr & Burton Academy and Chief Financial Officer for J.K. Adams. Mary said, “I am very excited for this opportunity at The Bank of Bennington, which works so hard at building and supporting the communities it serves.”

She enjoys skiing, bike riding, teaching spin classes, hosting family celebrations, and long walks with her husband Joe and their dog. She also volunteers at the Manchester Community Library on the Finance Committee.

The Bank of Bennington is a mutual bank deeply committed to the area. It is the only bank headquartered in Bennington County, Vermont with branches in Bennington, Arlington, Manchester, and Rutland. Known for its customer service, financial strength, and community involvement, the bank offers financial planning and an array of deposit and loan services for consumers and businesses. Bauer Financial, an independent bank-rating service, has awarded The Bank of Bennington their 5-star ‘superior’ rating for over 30-consecutive years. Visit TheBankofBennington.com online for more information.

New CFO for The Bank of Bennington

Published on
April 14, 2023

Bennington, VT – Jim Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, announced that Mary Blair is the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer. He said, “Mary brings a wealth of experience to this position and we are fortunate to be able to put that financial acumen to work for The Bank of Bennington.”

Mary Blair has lived in Manchester Center for 35 years. Her entire career has been in accounting and finance, initially in public accounting and subsequently as a Director of Finance and Operations at Burr & Burton Academy and Chief Financial Officer for J.K. Adams. Mary said, “I am very excited for this opportunity at The Bank of Bennington, which works so hard at building and supporting the communities it serves.”

She enjoys skiing, bike riding, teaching spin classes, hosting family celebrations, and long walks with her husband Joe and their dog. She also volunteers at the Manchester Community Library on the Finance Committee.

The Bank of Bennington is a mutual bank deeply committed to the area. It is the only bank headquartered in Bennington County, Vermont with branches in Bennington, Arlington, Manchester, and Rutland. Known for its customer service, financial strength, and community involvement, the bank offers financial planning and an array of deposit and loan services for consumers and businesses. Bauer Financial, an independent bank-rating service, has awarded The Bank of Bennington their 5-star ‘superior’ rating for over 30-consecutive years. Visit TheBankofBennington.com online for more information.

New CFO for The Bank of Bennington

Published on
January 24, 2025

Bennington, VT – Jim Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, announced that Mary Blair is the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer. He said, “Mary brings a wealth of experience to this position and we are fortunate to be able to put that financial acumen to work for The Bank of Bennington.”

Mary Blair has lived in Manchester Center for 35 years. Her entire career has been in accounting and finance, initially in public accounting and subsequently as a Director of Finance and Operations at Burr & Burton Academy and Chief Financial Officer for J.K. Adams. Mary said, “I am very excited for this opportunity at The Bank of Bennington, which works so hard at building and supporting the communities it serves.”

She enjoys skiing, bike riding, teaching spin classes, hosting family celebrations, and long walks with her husband Joe and their dog. She also volunteers at the Manchester Community Library on the Finance Committee.

The Bank of Bennington is a mutual bank deeply committed to the area. It is the only bank headquartered in Bennington County, Vermont with branches in Bennington, Arlington, Manchester, and Rutland. Known for its customer service, financial strength, and community involvement, the bank offers financial planning and an array of deposit and loan services for consumers and businesses. Bauer Financial, an independent bank-rating service, has awarded The Bank of Bennington their 5-star ‘superior’ rating for over 30-consecutive years. Visit TheBankofBennington.com online for more information.