DERBY — Community National Bank (CNB) CEO Kathryn Austin recently announced Benjamin Brooks has joined Community National Bank as a Residential Lender for Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties.
Brooks joined the banking industry in 2022 as a Residential Lender. He also worked in the rental car industry with various management roles.
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Brooks graduated from Lyndon State College with a major in Business Administration and Management.
He holds a certificate in Residential Mortgage Lending from Center for Financial Training & Education Alliance (CFTEA) and has a certificate in Veterans Affairs (VA) Mortgage Lending.
Brooks makes his home in Lyndonville. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, playing golf and traveling.
