MADAWASKA — Officials with NorState Federal Credit Union have announced the recent promotion of Robin Charette of Fort Kent to the position of vice president of commercial lending and business services for the credit union.
In her role, Charette will work closely with the credit union’s business members to facilitate capital funding to grow their business. She replaces outgoing VP Jim Pelletier of Madawaska who has accepted a position as CEO of a central Maine credit union.
“One area I am most comfortable within banking is commercial lending. I am grateful for the opportunity to offer NorState FCU Commercial Services to businesses in and around Aroostook County. I look forward to working with our branch managers and staff to assist our business development and enhance commercial lending know-how for the benefit of our current business members and future new members,” said Charette.
“Robin is a highly experienced lending professional who shares NorState’s mission to help business members improve and find the right financial services to meet their needs,” says Susan G. Whitehead, president and CEO of NorState. “Credit unions have been an excellent alternative for business owners over the past years, as the availability of credit tightened in the marketplace. I’m confident in her ability to recognize opportunities for business owners and partner them with NorState’s financial resources to help members achieve successful and sound business decisions.”
Charette has over 20 years of experience in the financial services arena, including commercial lending with the credit union for the past seven years at the Fort Kent location.
Prior to joining NorState FCU, Charette worked as the F&I representative at Daigle and Houghton for seven years and before that at another locally owned credit union.
Nancy Marquis-Cyr, executive vice president and COO added, “Robin has a strong business lending background and she is a welcomed leader to the commercial team.”
In addition to her work experience, Charette has a BS in Business Administration from University of Maine at Fort Kent and she has been a board of director on the Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce for several years. She currently resides in Fort Kent with her husband Mark and their two children.
