Robert Smims Selected as Presidnet & CEO of Brattleboro Savings & Loan
September 2025: Brattleboro Savings & Loan is happy to announce that Robert Sims has been selected as the bank’s next President & CEO.
Mr. Sims brings over thirty-five years of banking experience that includes leadership roles in finance, retail, marketing, product development, and customer experience. Most recently he served as SVP, Retail Services for Greylock Federal Credit Union in Pittsfield, MA. As President & CEO, Mr. Sims will carry out the bank’s vision and mission while ensuring the institution’s profitability, growth, and development.
The Brattleboro Savings & Loan executive search was managed by Chris Kelly, Senior Partner.
About Brattleboro Savings & Loan
BS&L is a $290MM mutual savings bank based in Brattleboro, VT. The bank is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. It is only the 9th bank in the nation to receive this certification, and it signifies that the institution meets the highest standards of ethical practices in four primary areas: Community Benefit, Environmental Impact, Employee Engagement, and Corporate Responsibility.
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