Westfield Bank Promotes Sharon Czarnecki to Business Banking Manager

Sharon Czarnecki

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the promotion of Sharon Czarnecki to vice president, Business Banking manager, and CRA officer. Her responsibilities continue to include small business loan development and commercial loan portfolio management, as well as management of the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program.

Czarnecki joined Westfield Bank 33 years ago and has served in many different roles. She started her career as a teller in 1992 and, over the years, has held positions in deposit operations, loan servicing, commercial credit analysis, and credit management. In 2007, she became the bank’s first female commercial lending officer and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2010 and to vice president in 2019. She has more than 25 years of experience with CRA and is familiar with matters of regulatory compliance.

Czarnecki is a graduate of Holyoke Community College with an associate degree in business studies, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Westfield State University. She is an integral part of her community, serving on several nonprofit boards that include the Westfield State University Foundation, the Albert & Amelia Ferst Operating Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, and the trustees of Westfield Academy. She also serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Church in Westfield, where she is involved in the religious education program.