A graduate of HCC and the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Fox worked with the UMass Foundation board and UMass alumni board as an administrative fellow for corporate engagement at the university. MP CPAs recently announced the promotions of six team members. She joined Whittlesey in 2014 after working at Lester Halpern & Company, P.C. Roberts has practiced law at Robinson Donovan P.C. Gray Television, Inc. of Atlanta announced the deal and said it will close in the fourth quarter of this year. Additionally, he represents many closely held businesses regarding entity formation, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and financing. He is a general practice litigator with a focus on medical-malpractice defense. As an advisor assistant, he is also now the primary contact for current and prospective clients looking to work with the credit unions trio of financial advisors. and beyond, all with a view to maximizing opportunity for her students. The Literacy Project has expanded to provide more classes during the day and evening, creating online and in-person options to meet the changing needs of the local communities it serves in Franklin and Hampshire counties. Tweedy joined the foundation as fund administration associate for Philanthropic Services. In recent work, she served as an IT business analyst for Equinix and a business initiatives consultant for Wells Fargo in the San Francisco Bay area. Sherie Lewis has been named vice president and Operations officer. Naunheim, who has served as interim executive director since the departure of former Executive Director John Bidwell in April, brings five years of experience within the organization. Snoop Dogg has left Perth on a private jet bound for Sydney.. Keady has worked at UBS Financial Services/Wealth Management in Springfield for 39 years and, upon retirement this year, was a managing director. He joined the bank as a teller in 2011 and has held various roles, including supervisor and management roles and finally fraud analyst in the Operations department in 2015. Prior to joining bankESB, Cusson was the director of Planning and Special Projects in the University Relations Department at UMass Amherst and before that was the production manager in the Communications Office at Deerfield Academy. New to the full board of directors are Lavar Click-Bruce of the city of Springfield Mayors Office and Leonard Underwood of Upscale Socks and Upscale Photography. He has been a presence in the major musical capitals of Europe for more than 25 years, with credits including the Paris Opera, the Vienna State Opera, the Berlin State Opera, La Scala of Milan, the Dutch National Ballet, the Verona Ballet, the Stuttgart Ballet, and many others. He received an MBA and a masters degree in accounting from UMass Boston. Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin announced that eight of its attorneys were listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023. He graduated from the CUNA Management School as a certified credit union executive and has also earned the designation of credit union compliance expert. Earlier in his career at North Central, Glejzer revised the composition program as the director of Writing. Most recently, he served as director in Institutional Advancement at HCC, where, under his leadership, annual giving increased dramatically, new-donor participation grew substantially, and a multi-year capital campaign was designed. He started working with children in 2003 when he led a Girl Scout troop for his daughter and coached her softball team. Bacon Wilson created the clerkship program more than 40 years ago to allow law school students to gain experience and mentoring in the legal profession. (ABA) Legal Education Police Practices Consortium. from Georgetown University Law Center, and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court and the Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court. include Ross Dik, owner of Knight-Dik Insurance in Worcester, and Stacy Luster, general counsel and assistant to the president of Worcester State University, who will also serve as a corporator. Also in 2021, she served on the Massachusetts Association of Realtors finance committee and, after the passing of Rick Sawicki in 2021, has served as the Western Mass. Attorney Joshua Goldstein is a member of Bacon Wilsons Business and Corporate Law practice group and the Banking and Finance practice group. She worked for 13 years at MicroTek, a nonprofit cable manufacturing company in Chicopee, in production, quality, and planning and management. Therefore, it is difficult to know her actual age and when she celebrates her birthday. Both hold associate degrees in business administration and management from the New England College of Business and have attended the New England School for Financial Studies. She previously practiced in Ludlow and Worcester. Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-NY), who is set for a GOP primary battle in August, told reporters he would get behind gun control efforts in Congress including an assault . During her time in the D.C. region, she volunteered at the Central Virginia Food Bank and taught financial-literacy classes at Richmond, Va. elementary schools. Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer, announced that Joshua Griffing has been promoted and will serve as the director of International Sales in addition to his current role as director of Marketing. Jason Tsitso was promoted from executive project manager to vice president of Operations, and Joseph Leon was promoted from project manager to executive project manager. Rivera-Riffenburg began her undergraduate education at HCC before transferring to Baker College, where she graduated with a bachelors degree in human resources management. Young has served as a media professional for more than a decade, first at ABC and FOX news affiliates and most recently as director of Digital Public Relations at Garvey Communication Associates Inc. and a video producer at New England Corporate Video. She and WWLP did the news broadcast live for Spirit of Girls 2022 on location at the Big E, where she was also a recipient of a Girls Inc. Dream Maker award. In her 25-year career, Whitfield has served as a finance analyst for the city of Springfield and data analyst at Springfield Technical Community College. He currently serves as a research foundation director for the Institute of Management Accountants, and in multiple positions with the American Accounting Association. She is also a member of the North American Livestock Show and Rodeo Managers Assoc. Benitez received his first doctoral degree in dentistry from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Latin America. He has more than 25 years in the financial-services lending industry. She previously held the position of Operations customer service representative, where she was tasked with answering customer calls and connecting customers and non-customers with appropriate staff to assist them. She obtained her bachelors degree in counseling foundations and her MBA at Bay Path University. She is a product of independent schools, having been a standout athlete in field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse at Governors Academy before excelling in both field hockey and lacrosse at Lehigh University. Long served as a member of the board of directors for the Council of Advancement and Support of Education, District I, from 2009 to 2016, and currently serves on the African American Development Officers (AADO) network and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership Conference committee. Brady holds a bachelors degree from Lasell University and previously served as a Call2Talk intern. Tim Nourse is recognized as a pioneer in tissue-culture propagation, having built the first lab at Nourse Farms over 40 years ago. Prior to joining the SSO, he worked as director of Development at Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley. A search committee will be appointed to conduct a national search for a new School of Law dean. Scanlon holds a bachelors degree in journalism and mass communications from St. Bonaventure University in New York. I am honored to begin my service as trustee during Holyoke Community Colleges celebration of its 75th anniversary, and I look forward to helping shape its bright future. Smith has worked for Baystate Health since 2016 as associate general counsel, vice president, chief general counsel, and now senior vice president and chief legal officer. She has developed partnerships with colleges and universities, local businesses, and policymakers in Western Mass. Taylor Jacobs was born on 30 May, 1981 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Brunelle is co-founder of Northe Pointe Wealth Management in Worcester. She holds a PhD in education from Capella University and a masters degree in educational psychology and a bachelors degree in math from Marist. She succeeds Mohan Boodram as chair of the board. Jacobs accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Florida Gators football team from 1999 to 2002. Among his responsibilities, Benitez had direct oversight of strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, accreditation and assessment, distance education/e-learning, and the Prosperity Center for Financial Opportunity. He brings extensive experience as a leader and promoter of growth along with a broad base of knowledge in serving both business customers and general banking consumers. Its been quite an adventure and now its time for me to hand over the reins to the foundations next leader and seek out my next professional adventure. A national search for a successor will commence this month under Murphys leadership. The Western Mass. DAmour is board member and serves on the public affairs committee for FMI, the national food-industry association. Taylor Jacobs and Jordan McCool have left the anchor desk and have been replaced by Dave Horwitz alongside Paris Dunford with Amanda Callahan serving as a back-up. He holds a bachelors degree in business administration from Westfield State University and an MBA from Fitchburg State University. The team includes registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, home health aides, dieticians, interpreters, a chaplain, and volunteers. He has developed management services accounts in the transportation industry, and coordinated projects for The OConnell Companies real estate portfolio of multi-family and commercial assets. The new board members join existing board members Jack Yvon of Charter Oak Financial, Melissa Cuzzone of EBS Insurance Brokers, Ashley Batlle-Ramos of Beauty Batlles Lounge, along with Andrew Mankus of UMass Dining, treasurer; Amie Miarecki of Christopher Heights of Belchertown, immediate past president; and Heather Clark of the Baystate Health Foundation, president. In addition to overseeing the colleges operating budget, financial planning and reporting, and policies governing the stewardship of its $1 billion endowment, Gurek was responsible for key administrative areas that included human resources, facilities, risk management, and sustainability. He is currently single. The New England Financial Marketing Assoc. Conway, a strategic executive with more than 25 years of success in executive leadership, strategic planning, and consulting within large academic multi-facility healthcare IT systems, most recently served as client executive for Tegria Services Group, overseeing the clinical and digital transformation initiative for Northern Ireland. Savitt has held positions with increasing responsibility over his 10 years with Excel Dryer, most recently serving as Business Development manager for North America. Additionally, he continues his education on the latest policies and practices by active involvement in the American Society of Safety Professionals, the American Industrial Hygiene Assoc., and the National Safety Council. (MBK) recently welcomed Christine Shea, CPA, MSA as a manager; David Lawson, MSA as a tax supervisor; Nicholas Mishol and Taylor Sawicki as associates; and Olivia Freeman as an administrative assistant. She has worked as director of Buds and Blossoms, a Mandarin-immersion childcare center in Boston, and as director of The Educational Alliance Preschool in Manhattan. She is a certified mediator and represents family-law clients both in court and through alternative dispute resolution methods. Christopher brings more than 10 years of experience supporting the post-secondary success of students, particularly those from traditionally marginalized communities. Swett has been promoted to Customer Care Center officer. UMassFive College Federal Credit Union introduced the two newest additions to its senior management team: Jeff Resnikoff, vice president of Lending, and Theresa Raleigh, vice president of Human Resources. He has been a member of the Springfield College Police Department since 2017, most recently serving as administrative lieutenant, where he supervised more than 40 personnel members, including officers and dispatchers. The Literacy Project classrooms in Greenfield, Orange, Northampton, Amherst, and Ware are places of respect, belonging, hope, and grit. Naval Academy and was commissioned in the Civil Engineer Corps (Seabees) of the U.S. Navy. Klines hiring comes as Cancer Connection is poised to create and implement a new plan of strategic growth in programming, development, and outreach. Pelis has served as the interim executive director since July 29. Following award-winning experiences at Eggtooths Double Take Fringe Festivals in 2011-2013, Bechtolds first full-length production with Eggtooth came in 2016 with an immersive version of William Shakespeares The Winters Tale, taking over the entirety of the then-vacant Arts Block (now Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center) in downtown Greenfield. She is a past president of the Junior League of Greater Springfield, the founding president of CISV Greater Springfield, and a graduate of the Womens Fund of Western Massachusetts Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact. Dizek and Giles join the societys board, consisting of 21 other members who make up the fairs agricultural leadership. She currently serves as vice chairperson for the town of Southwick Finance Committee and is a board member of Westfield Credit for Life. All rights reserved (About Us). Typically, clerks begin at the firm at the end of their second year of law school and stay through their third year. After her time at the chamber, she worked as the assistant director of Marketing and later interim director at the UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center, finding new ways to connect, grow, and measure audience development. Baby Bonds is an initiative that provides government-supported trust funds for children. In her role, she manages the Commercial Credit department, underwriting process, and analyst team for commercial and industrial, commercial mortgage/commercial real estate, and nonprofit borrowers. for developing a solutions-based sales program. Berman is a fellow of the Assoc. Freedom Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Charlene Smolkowicz from commercial credit manager to assistant vice president. In his new position, he now oversees the day-to-day operations of the Northampton VA Medical Center branch, including leading a team that cultivates a positive banking experience with each member interaction. He spent time as a retirement services representative and assistant branch manager with other financial institutions before joining Westfield Bank in 2020 as an assistant branch manager at the 47 Palomba Dr. location in Enfield. Duffy will begin her new position Nov. 15. Romn is a lifelong resident of Springfield and the daughter of Puerto Rican parents who migrated to Massachusetts from the island more than 40 years ago. Before transitioning to Accounting in 2008, she worked in various positions throughout the Operations department. With more than 15 years of digital marketing, design, and communications experience, she brought a unique perspective to the firm and attracted new talent. Active in the community, Dos Santos currently serves as general counsel for a local nonprofit organization, providing advice for all its day-to-day operations, including its development of affordable housing in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. He is a graduate of Boston College, cum laude, with a bachelors degree in English and theater. This years judges were Jenks, Laura Caporale, research and development technologist at Gortons Seafood and UMass Amherst 2011 food science graduate; Robert J. Conlin, executive chef of The Farm Table in Bernardston; Taylor Jacobs, general assignment reporter for Western Mass News; Nick Joseph, chef/owner of the Bistro Box in Great Barrington; and Otto Livingston, executive chef of the Bistro Box; and Kristin Mayer, general manager of Maple Valley Creamery. He says . She provides tax compliance and planning services to a diverse group of clients in the U.S. and abroad, specializing in estate and trust taxation. HCC held a ribbon-cutting event for the Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Center on May 4. He has also been actively involved in coaching a variety of teams at Westfield High School and numerous youth sports programs in Western Mass. Before joining the BMM team, she was a wealth management senior operations specialist at Berkshire Bank, where her responsibilities included client care, opening and closing accounts, audit assistance, system configurations, and more. She holds masters degrees in communications and information management from Bay Path University and in organizational leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. She has extensive experience in both family law and employment matters. Berman has also served in academic leadership roles, including as vice president for Research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center, and director of the National Science Foundations Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure, a consortium of 41 research groups, institutions, and university partners with the mission of developing national infrastructure to support data-intensive and computationally intensive applications. He also held administrative roles at Cambridge Health Alliance, where he provided oversight to senior leadership for 16 community health centers and practice sites and a three-campus Emergency Department. Wordens promotion to CEO culminates a transitionary year and overall succession plan put in place by the board of the bank. The Royal Law Firm is a boutique, corporation-side-only law firm operating throughout New England. Moving into the treasurer position is Kate Kane of Northwestern Mutual, assisted by Julie Quink of Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C. Freedom Credit Union recently announced the hiring of two staff members for its new loan-production office at 115 Elm Street in Enfield, Conn.: Jackson Findlay, mortgage loan originator, and John Santaniello, assistant vice president of Member Business Lending. Her previous experience includes negotiations and settlements with claimants attorneys and pro-se claimants on personal and commercial auto damage, and injury losses in Connecticut. Bandyopadhyay has taught actor training workshops internationally and on both coasts. Longtime employee Megan Moynihan has been promoted to serve as UWPVs chief operating officer. 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