Mortgages and Home Equity Loans

Brandy, a native to the Derby area, began working at Community National Bank in 2005. She started her career in the underwriting and processing departments. In 2011, Brandy took a position as a Residential Lender to assist homeowners in Orleans and Essex counties. She’s continued her education by taking several courses through the Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance, formerly known as the Northern New England Center for Financial Training.

Cathy has been providing banking services to the community since 1999. She has held many positions with Community National Bank including Teller, Personal Lender and Office Manager. In 2010, Cathy became a Residential Lender. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Small Business Management from Lyndon State College and has continued her banking education by earning a certificate of completion from the Northern New England School of Banking. Cathy currently spends time volunteering for her sons' school and watching their many sporting events.

Although relatively new to the Community National Bank team, Heather has a lengthy career working in the financial services industry. She has years of experience as an Operations Manager and Client Manager and has gained skills holding a position as a Human Resources Generalist. In 2017, she began commercial lending and underwriting for Community Capital of Vermont, a local non-profit that provides small business financing and support for Vermonters. In 2019, Heather began residential lending out of our Barre office. Heather is a graduate of Plymouth State University and a lifelong learner. She helps with many women’s initiatives including Vermont Works for Women’s “Women Can Do” annual event and is a Women Build volunteer of Habitat for Humanity.

Penny began her banking career as a Teller in 1987 for the former Lyndonville Savings Bank/Lyndon Bank. She held positions of Loan Admin Manager, Branch Manager and Loan Officer. She began lending in 1993 and continued her lending position through the merger of Lyndon Bank with Community National Bank in 2008. Penny was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2011 and has continued helping homeowners in the Orleans and Essex counties. Penny has earned a certificate of completion from the Northern New England School of Banking and has taken many courses through the Northern New England Center for Financial Training now called Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance. She currently is a member of the Vermont Bankers Association's Mortgage Committee.

Dave joined Community National Bank in 2009 to assist homeowners in Caledonia County with their financing needs. He had been working in the mortgage origination field for close to 10 years prior to joining our residential lending team. Dave is a graduate of the University of Vermont and a longtime resident of the Northeast Kingdom.

Donna began her career with Community National Bank in 1985. She has worked as a Teller, Loan Servicing Clerk, Head Teller and Loan Processor. In 2004, Donna was promoted to Branch Manager and Residential Loan Officer. Residential Lending became her main focus in 2008 serving the Franklin, Lamoille and Orleans counties. She works out of the Enosburg, Morrisville and Troy offices. She is dedicated to serving customers looking at homeownership financing, new or existing. Donna has continued her education by earning diplomas in general banking, banking and finance, mortgage lending and consumer lending from the Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance formerly known as Northern New England Center for Financial Training. She has also earned a recognition of completion certificate from the Northern New England School of Banking. Donna presents annually at homebuyers workshops offered by RuralEdge. Donna loves spending time with family and friends, flower gardening and quiet walks when time allows.