Noah Roulat

30 | SVP Marketing, One Credit Union
Residence: Addison

Career highlight: One career highlight I am particularly proud of is the summer event series we have built at our seven One Credit Union locations. Over my five years with the organization, we have grown these events from a few dozen attendees to hundreds of members and community partners. This summer, we broke our records twice, serving more than 380 hot dogs in just three hours at both our Springfield and Barre locations. What I enjoy most is seeing familiar faces come back each year and watching these events become something our communities genuinely look forward to.

Community involvement: Community involvement is, in many ways, the spice that gives my life greater meaning, both personally and professionally. Personally, I am a member of the Starksboro and Lincoln Volunteer Fire Departments. Helping our community on the western slope of the Greens is deeply important to me. It is an honor I take seriously to be there for people on some of their worst days and to know that I can play a small part in helping them through those moments.

In my career at One Credit Union, I lead the marketing team in our efforts to raise donations for our friends at Make-A-Wish Vermont and Northeastern NY and Make-A-Wish NH. During my time in this capacity, I have helped oversee more than $135,000 in donations to these important organizations, helping bring hope and support to children with critical illnesses and their families. Just as important to me is the community I have found in South Starksboro. Sharing dinners with neighbors, snow blowing for elderly friends, and trading vegetables from our gardens may seem like small things, but those relationships are what make a community strong. I believe we are all better when we look out for one another, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to do my part.

Motivation for living and working in Vermont: I am motivated to live and work in Vermont by the spirit of our people, who often put the greater good first, and by the natural beauty and charm of the state. As an outdoor enthusiast, I am never far from the expansive woods, skiing, biking, camping, and, most importantly, good friends.

Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is thinking about where we want to go, who we want to help, and figuring out how we get there. I love solving problems with creative thinking and finding new ways to approach challenges. Most of all, I enjoy collaborating with talented teammates, bringing different ideas together, and seeing those ideas turn into something that makes a real difference for our members and our communities.

Best career advice: The best career advice I have received is from my dad: Open every door that offers an opportunity, and if you don’t like what’s on the other side, open another. If fear keeps you from opening doors, you may find yourself standing in a lonely hallway.

Favorite Vermont escape: My favorite Vermont escape is a total secret! It’s a quiet beaver pond with a mountain view that l only share with my closest friends.

Drawing on your experiences, what advice would you give to someone looking to get involved in community service: The world can be a challenging and often unfair place, and in a time when we can become so easily disconnected from one another, I believe we can find purpose and connection by being part of something that makes a positive impact. Community service doesn’t have to mean grand gestures; it can be as simple as doing one good thing each day, no matter how small.