Greenfield Community College Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors, Andrew (AJ) Bresciano and Charles Jacques.

AJ Bresciano

Bresciano is first vice president, commercial loan officer at Greenfield Savings Bank. He was born and raised in Greenfield, attended Greenfield Public Schools, and is an alumnus of Greenfield Community College, which he says was pivotal to his path forward in life. After GCC, he attended the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2004. He has served several local nonprofit organizations in the capacity of a board or committee member, including Franklin County’s YMCA, Franklin County Community Development Corp., and Greenfield Housing Associates.

“As an alum of GCC and a lifelong resident of Franklin County, I value the quality education that GCC provides to our fellow community members, and am fortunate to see firsthand how that education makes our community stronger,” Bresciano said.

Charles Jacques

Jacques is a tax accountant at CBIZ with more than three years of experience in public accounting. He completed his graduate degree in accounting at UMass Amherst and is currently in the process of pursuing his CPA. His interest and industry focus is supporting the nonprofit field, stemming from his passion for supporting organizations, big and small, that are changing lives and improving their communities each day.

“Education is so important, and I admire the continual efforts of the GCC Foundation to create opportunities for students to realize their career goals,” Jacques said. “I’m thrilled to work and grow with a diverse and talented team, and to also carry on the work of Kathy Sisson, the board’s former treasurer, who has been a mentor for me as I transitioned into the accounting profession.”

Alexis Page, executive director of Institutional Advancement at the GCC Foundation, added that “we are thrilled to welcome these two new board members to the Greenfield Community College Foundation. Their expertise and commitment will be invaluable in strengthening our mission and enhancing our ability to support students and the community. We deeply appreciate their dedication to GCC and look forward to the lasting impact they will help us achieve.”