Manchester— Ronald J. Rioux, President and CEO Emeritus of St. Mary's Bank, was appointed by Governor Lynch and confirmed by the state Executive Council as trustee of the Community College System of N.H.

Rioux was appointed to a two-year term, representing business and industry.

Rioux served as president and CEO of St. Mary's Bank, from 1993 through January 2009. He has extensive professional and civic experience in banking and community development.

Rioux has also served as a board member of N.H. Catholic Charities and as treasurer of the Board of Catholic Medical Center. He was on the advisory committee at Manchester Community College before being tapped to join the Community College System board of trustees.