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By the People, for the People
Lea Wright Promoted to Retail Loan Officer at Community National Bank
The Vermont bank veteran has worked her way up since starting as a teller in 2019.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Community National Bank (CNB) has promoted Lea Wright to the role of Retail Loan Officer. Wright started at CNB as a Teller in 2019 and has since held positions in Loan Processing and as a Retail Loan Supervisor. Prior to banking, she worked in the food and beverage industry in New Hampshire and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Why it matters
Wright's promotion highlights the career growth opportunities available at Community National Bank, one of Vermont's longest-serving community banks. Her background in hospitality and volunteer work with a local youth sports organization also demonstrates the bank's commitment to supporting its local communities.
The details
Lea Wright earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of New Hampshire in 2013, graduating Cum Laude. She has also completed courses in Consumer Lending and earned a Residential Mortgage Lending Certificate from the Center for Financial Training and Education Alliance (CFTEA). In her new role as Retail Loan Officer, Wright will be responsible for assisting customers with their lending needs.
- Lea Wright started as a Teller at Community National Bank in 2019.
- Wright accepted a position in Loan Processing in 2020.
- Wright was promoted to Retail Loan Supervisor in September 2023.
- Wright was recently promoted to Retail Loan Officer in 2026.
The players
Lea Wright
A Vermont banking veteran who has worked her way up from Teller to Retail Loan Officer at Community National Bank since 2019.
Christopher Caldwell
The President and CEO of Community National Bank, who announced Wright's promotion to Retail Loan Officer.
Community National Bank
A Vermont community bank that has been serving the state's communities since 1851.
What they’re saying
“Lea started her career at Community National Bank as a Teller in 2019. She accepted a position in Loan Processing in 2020 and then promoted to Retail Loan Supervisor in September of 2023.”
— Christopher Caldwell, President and CEO, Community National Bank (newportdispatch.com)
The takeaway
Community National Bank's promotion of Lea Wright to Retail Loan Officer demonstrates the bank's commitment to developing talent from within and providing career growth opportunities for its employees. Wright's background in hospitality and community involvement also aligns with the bank's focus on supporting its local Vermont communities.
