September 15, 2021
The VT Bankers Association honors a member of the banking industry for their commitment of service through their civic and community engagement, a person who has truly gone above & beyond to improve their community and the State of VT.
It is with great pride that Jim Kisch, President/CEO of Passumpsic Bank announces that at the Vermont Bankers Association, Inc. Annual Conference last weekend, our very own Daniel Kimbell, EVP/Managing Director of Passumpsic Financial Advisors, was awarded this year's VT Bankers Association's prestigious Outstanding Community Banker Award for 2021.
Over his nearly 40 year Banking Career in VT, he has made a significant impact on multiple local & regional communities in which he has lived around the state over that time. Daniel’s strengths in Knowledge, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Developing others, & a willingness to roll up his sleeves no matter the situation are all attributes that he brings to the table everyday, no matter what hat he's wearing.
Daniel has a genuine interest in bettering the communities in which we all live. He has served and is serving in several key leadership positions in our region. Over more than 2 decades, Daniel’s service include but is not limited to:
*Vermont Supreme Court - Advisory Committee on the Rules of Probate Procedures: since 2019
*St. Johnsbury Development Fund – since 2009; as SJDF President since 2015
*Vermont Bankers Association – Chairman - Trust Committee: several tours of duty
*Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital – Corporator: 10 years
*Fairbanks Museum – Board of Directors – Chair of Finance Committee: 6 years
*Instructor – State of Vermont Boater Safety: since 1998
*Town of St. Johnsbury, VT – Selectboard, Planning Board, Recreation Board: since 2001
*St. Johnsbury Development Fund – since 2009; as SJDF President since 2015
*Vermont Bankers Association – Chairman - Trust Committee: several tours of duty
*Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital – Corporator: 10 years
*Fairbanks Museum – Board of Directors – Chair of Finance Committee: 6 years
*Instructor – State of Vermont Boater Safety: since 1998
*Town of St. Johnsbury, VT – Selectboard, Planning Board, Recreation Board: since 2001
Daniel's many years of dedicated & selfless service to his community exemplifies our banking industry's timeless & tireless commitment to serving and enriching the communities across this great state of ours.
What sets Daniel above and beyond most other active members in the community is the sheer length and breadth of his service to the community.
Way to go Daniel! We're very proud of your accomplishment.
