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Vermont Federal Announces New Chief People Officer

March 17, 2022 -
South Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Maribeth Spellman has joined the organization in the new role of Chief People Officer. 

Maribeth Spellman was previously Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for Hickok and Boardman, HR Intelligence and Retirement Solutions. She also served as Director of Workforce Engagement, consulting with businesses on HR practices. She began her career as a military officer and attorney, serving within the Department of the Army for over 15 years in
numerous assignments both overseas and throughout the United States. Maribeth returned to Vermont in 2013 and was appointed to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources for the State of Vermont. She has a Master of Law degree from The University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America. Maribeth had previously been a member of The Vermont Federal Credit Union Board of Directors.

“We are very excited that Maribeth Spellman is joining our credit union and we believe her experience and leadership will be a great benefit to our organization and our employees” said Jean Giard, CEO.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a $900 million-plus full-service, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that has served Vermonters for more than 70 years, with eight locations currently serving over 50,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in all of Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting its communities and helping Vermonters prosper, no matter where they may be on life’s journey. Learn more about Vermont Federal Credit Union.