Kim LaCoste is Chief Trust and Client Officer / Senior Trust Officer in the Trust Services Department. As a senior executive, Kim is part of the leadership team responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the Trust Services Department, with a continued focus on delivering exceptional client service. Her role integrates fiduciary oversight, policy implementation, and team leadership to drive organizational excellence and uphold the highest standards of trust administration.

As a key member of the management team, Kim provides strategic guidance, oversees staff performance, and ensures strong alignment between client needs and organizational objectives.  She directly manages the Administrative Assistants, Trust Administrators, and Senior Trust Administrators within the Trust Services Department.

Prior to joining McLane, Middleton, PA in 2022, Kim served as Vice President & Trust Officer with NHTrust for five years and Vice President & Wealth Advisor with Charter Trust Company for thirteen years. Her professional background also includes seven years of experience in office and financial management, providing her with a well-rounded operational and administrative foundation.

Kim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Keene State College and has completed specialized courses in Financial Planning at Boston University and is a National Trust School graduate in the areas of Trust Administration (Level I, II, III) with concentrations in Accounting, Investments, and Estate Planning.  Kim is also a graduate of the American Bankers Association IRA Services Professional Program.

Kim has been involved in her community with the following organizations:

• Advisory Council at Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities
• Advisory Board at Cheshire Health Foundation / Cheshire Medical Center
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire