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Westfield Bank Announces Title Appointments for Anja Paier, Michael Mirski

Anja Paier

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced new title appointments for two employees, Anja Paier and Michael Mirski. These appointments recognize the success and impact each of them continues to have in their respective areas.

Michael Mirski

Paier, who previously served as assistant vice president, branch manager, has been appointed vice president, branch manager, and will continue to manage the bank’s 39 Morgan Road office in West Springfield. She joined Westfield Bank in 1988 and has worked in numerous management and customer-facing capacities across multiple locations.

She currently serves on the board of directors for the West Springfield Lions Club and the Exposition Area Alumni Scholarship Fund, is a past member of the Southwick Rotary Club, has been recognized by Rotary International as a Paul Harris fellow, and was honored by Western Mass Women Magazine’s “Top 25 Women to Watch” in the banking category.

Mirski, who previously served as assistant vice president, branch manager, has been appointed vice president, branch manager, and will continue to manage the bank’s 560 East Main St. office in Westfield. With more than 40 years of banking experience, he joined Westfield Bank in 2023, having served in various officer and management roles at banks throughout the local area.

Active in the community, he is president and past treasurer of the Agawam Center Library, a past board member for Revitalize CDC, and a past member of the Southwick Rotary Club.

“Anja and Michael bring experience and expertise to their roles, consistently leading their teams to meet the needs of our customers and communities,” said Kelly Pignatare, first vice president and manager of Retail Banking and Business & Government Deposit Services. “These appointments recognize their continued success and the growth of their respective branches.”