At The Village Bank’s recent Annual Meeting, President and CEO Joseph De Vito announced the following officer promotions:
Stephanie Rodgers will serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Rodgers joined The Village Bank in January 2025 as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and will continue to lead the strategic direction of the human resources department and be a valuable member of the Bank’s senior team.
Chad Donahue was promoted to Vice President, Third Party Risk Manager and Security Officer. He joined the Bank in August 2014 as a BSA/AML Analyst. In September 2020, he was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Senior Risk Analyst and Security Officer, and in May 2024 to Assistant Vice President, Third Party Risk and Security Officer. Donahue is recognized for his accomplishments and subject matter expertise in vendor management, physical security and records management.
Richard Lebreux was promoted to Vice President, Credit Operations Manager. He joined the Bank in August 2008 as a teller in Nonantum and transferred to the commercial lending team in 2014. Lebreux became a Credit Operations Manager in July 2018 and was promoted to officer in September 2020. He is recognized for developing a credit training program for our underwriters and for his continued enhancement of the credit team operations.
Christopher Letourneau was promoted to Vice President, Marketing Officer. He joined the Bank in January 2021 in the newly created position of Assistant Treasurer, Marketing Officer. In May 2023, he received a promotion to Assistant Vice President. Letourneau is recognized for expanding the marketing department, including the upgrade and maintenance of the website. He completed the LEAD Boston program in 2024.
Danielle Melo was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics Manager. She joined the Bank in November 2021 as Data Analytics Manager and was promoted to officer in May 2024. Melo is recognized for strengthening the data analytics function, significantly enhancing the quality, relevance, and strategic value of reporting delivered across the Bank.
Lisa Cassidy Rodriguez was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Payroll and Benefits Administrator. She joined the Bank in March 2025 and is recognized for her subject matter expertise in payroll administration, compliance and reporting, benefits administration, retirement programs, leave of absence programs, and HR system administration.
Camilo Diaz was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Newton Centre Branch Manager. He joined the Bank in February 2025 as Assistant Branch Manager in West Newton. In August, he was promoted to Branch Manager in Newton Centre and is recognized for his customer service, ability to forge relationships with customers, and adherence to branch operations.
Mina Francis was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Senior Staff Accountant. He joined the Bank in March 2019 as a teller in Wayland. In February 2020, he transferred to the accounting team as a Staff Accountant. Francis is recognized for his proactive contribution within the accounting department and throughout the organization.
Renna Haggerty was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Digital Banking Specialist II. She joined the Bank in 2013 as a teller and was promoted several times, becoming a member of the digital banking team in 2020. Haggerty is recognized for supporting business customers with her solutions-oriented approach to cash management and digital banking needs.
Marisa Rufo was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Digital Banking Specialist II. She joined the Bank in 2006 as a teller, was promoted several times, and in 2022 transitioned to the new title of Digital Banking Specialist. Rufo is recognized for her attention to detail and hands-on approach, and her commitment to providing high-quality customer service.
Matt Spaetzel was promoted to Assistant Treasurer, Fraud Prevention Supervisor. He joined the Bank in 2015 as a Customer Care Associate and in 2021, was promoted to Senior Fraud Analyst. Spaetzel became Fraud Prevention Supervisor in 2023 and is recognized for serving as the point of contact for fraud cases and conducting fraud training to employees and our communities.