Passumpsic Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Balch as its new Executive Secretary. In this vital role, Danielle will oversee governance administrative tasks, manage executive communication, and support the board of directors in executing strategic institutional goals.

Danielle brings a diverse and extensive background in administrative coordination, document management, and regulatory compliance to the bank. She most recently served as the Facilities Administrative Coordinator at St. Johnsbury Academy, where she successfully managed operations, vendor bids, state permits, and departmental budgeting. Prior to that, her public sector experience included processing records for the Grafton County Register of Deeds and managing high-volume legal dockets and schedules for the Caledonia State’s Attorney Office and the Vermont Superior Court.

“We are thrilled to welcome Danielle to Passumpsic Bank,” said Jim Kisch, President and CEO. “In her role as Executive Secretary, she will be furthering the bank’s success by directly assisting the CEO and the Board. Her proven track record of managing intricate details in complex, fast-paced environments, maintaining strict regulatory compliance, and overseeing confidential information across judicial and educational sectors makes her an exceptional fit for the responsibilities of Executive Secretary.”