NBT Bank promotes two in human resources division

Butcher joined NBT Bank in 2011 as director of organizational development. He has more than 20 years of experience, including serving as manager of organizational effectiveness for MWV. Butcher earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He holds a certification in organization development from the National Training Lab Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and a certification in evidence-based coaching from Fielding Graduate University, where he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in organization development and leadership. Butcher is also an active member of the Organization Development Network and the International Coaching Federation. 

 Sastri joined NBT Bank in 1996 and is responsible for creating learning and organizational-development solutions to support the professional growth of NBT employees. She earned a bachelor’s degree from University at Albany and holds a strategic human resources business partner certification. 

“Under Bill’s leadership, NBT has expanded our organization’s learning and development activities to include robust, multi-channel programs designed to help employees not only remain engaged in their current roles but also provide access to opportunities to grow here at NBT,” Catherine Scarlett, executive VP and chief of staff, said in a release. “Karen has played an integral part in ensuring these programs are successful and accessible to all.”

NBT Bank offers personal banking, business banking, and wealth-management services from 140 offices in seven states: New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut. The bank’s parent company, NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBTB), had assets of $12 billion as of Sept. 30.