FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 15, 2022

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Jed Nelson, Marketing Officer, Union Bank 802.888.0969 |[email protected]

Eric B. Remick Named Branch Manager of Union Bank’s Fairfax Branch

Morrisville, Vermont– David Silverman, president and CEO of Union Bank of Vermont and New Hampshire, announced that Eric B. Remick has been selected for the position of branch manager at the bank’s St. Albans location in 15 Mapleville Depot.

“We are very happy to have Eric lead the team at St. Albans,” Silverman said. “Eric has been with Union Bank for four years, starting at our Hardwick location and then moving to our Jericho branch, where he has provided exceptional service for the past three years. Eric has a natural ability as a leader , which was highlighted by the ease with which he was able to coach and support bank staff, as well as his success as a youth football coach in Jericho .”

Eric will assume management responsibilities from Katie Bessette, who has managed the bank’s St. Albans and Fairfax branches since 2020. The move will allow Katie to focus on Fairfax while both branches continue to grow.

“This is an opportunity to breathe new life into the St. Albans branch. I look forward to meeting local people and businesses, while focusing on strengthening our people,” said Eric.

Eric grew up in Danville and has always lived in Vermont. He studied math and education at Lyndon State University and is currently pursuing a degree in accounting. He is active in the community and highly regarded by clients and colleagues. Eric currently resides in Essex but will move to St. Albans later this spring once he is able to find accommodation.

Union Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ-listed UNB), has been helping people buy homes and local businesses create jobs in area communities since 1891. Based in Morrisville, VT, Union Bank is a full-service bank offering deposit, loan, trust, commercial and municipal banking services in northern Vermont and northwestern New Hampshire. Union Bank has earned an outstanding reputation for residential lending programs and is an SBA Preferred Lender. Union Bank has received an “Exceptional” rating for its compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This rating recognizes Union Bank’s excellent record of helping to meet the credit needs of members of the communities in which it operates, particularly in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Proud to be one of the few community banks serving Vermont and New Hampshire, Union Bank maintains a strong commitment to traditional banking values. In particular, Union Bank is committed to providing personalized customer service and community support, including donations to many local non-profit organizations. These values, combined with financial expertise, quality products and the latest technologies, make Union Bank the first choice for your banking services, both personal and commercial. Union Bank currently has 18 banking offices, 3 loan centers and several ATMs. FDIC member. Equal Housing Lender.

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