People on the Move
Morgan Harrington
Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Morgan Harrington joined the firm in early March. She will advance her career as an associate attorney in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate department. Harrington earned her juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law in 2025 and her bachelor’s degree in political science and criminal justice from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, she began her legal career as an associate at a local civil litigation firm, where she focused on analyzing and evaluating insurance claims and providing strategic legal guidance on liability, settlement options, and case resolution. She also served as a law student extern with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Springfield, where she conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on criminal law issues, supporting federal prosecutors in ongoing investigations and prosecutions. In addition, she assisted in the preparation of trial materials, including discovery organization. During her time at Western New England University School of Law, Harrington received several honors, including the CALI Award for Intellectual Property Survey, recognition as runner-up for Best Oral Argument, and Dean’s List distinction. She also served as community outreach coordinator for the Women’s Law Assoc. and worked as a student clinician in the small business practicum. She will primarily work out of Bacon Wilson’s Springfield office, focusing on commercial and corporate real estate and business transactions. She is currently admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut and is pending admission to the Massachusetts Bar. She is also an active member of the Connecticut Bar Assoc.
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The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) board of trustees voted to select Diana Rogers-Adkinson as the institution’s 13th president, pending approval by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. She will succeed President James Birge, who announced his retirement after more than a decade of leadership at MCLA. Rogers-Adkinson currently serves as senior vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and chief academic officer for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, where she provides system-level leadership for 10 universities serving approximately 80,000 students. A tenured professor and published scholar, she holds a PhD from Kent State University and brings a distinguished record in academic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and a deep commitment to equity and access in public higher education.
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Jean Canosa Albano
The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS) announced that its Alumna of the Year for 2026 is Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director of Springfield City Library. Upon graduating from URI GSLIS in 1995, Albano worked as a young adult librarian at Springfield City Library. She moved up through roles such as assistant supervisor and manager of Youth Services, then manager of Public Services at the Mason Square Branch Library. In 2016, she was promoted to assistant director for Public Services at Springfield City Library, a role where she has shined for a decade. While committed to working for her library, Albano has also long been committed to the larger Springfield community. She has served as a trustee at the Wilbraham Public Library, an outreach advisory board member for the YMCA of Greater Springfield, a member of the Massachusetts State Advisory Council for Libraries, policy council community representative and board of directors member for Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, board member for Art for the Soul Gallery, public relations committee member for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and vice president of Springfield Public Forum. She has served on the boards of the Massachusetts Library Assoc. and the New England Library Assoc., and made conference presentations for those associations as well as for the national American Librarian Assoc. and the Public Library Assoc. Bilingual, Albano has served English- and Spanish-speaking members of the Springfield City Library community, providing and advocating for library services for non-English speakers. She was named a Woman of Impact by BusinessWest in 2018.
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Jennifer Cournoyer
The Springfield Technical Community College board of trustees voted to recommend Jennifer Cournoyer as the next president of STCC. The recommendation is subject to approval from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and commissioner of Higher Education on May 19. If approved, she would be the seventh president of STCC and the first woman to lead the institution. Cournoyer, who serves as vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at River Valley Community College in Claremont, N.H., brings more than 12 years of experience in two-year colleges across New England. Cournoyer holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University, a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Rhode Island, and a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from Stonehill College. She has held the position of vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at River Valley Community College since 2019. Before that, she was director of Library Services & Academic Supports at Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, Conn.
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David Ricci
Joshua Stebbins
Westfield Investment Services, located at Westfield Bank, announced new title appointments for David Ricci and Joshua Stebbins. Ricci, who previously served as LPL investment advisor representative, has been appointed to assistant vice president, LPL investment advisor representative. With nearly 40 years in the investment and retirement industry, he joined Westfield Investment Services in 2017. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses with LPL Financial as well as Massachusetts and Connecticut life and variable insurance licenses. Stebbins, who previously served as LPL investment advisor representative, has been appointed to assistant vice president, LPL investment advisor representative. He joined Westfield Bank in 2014 before transitioning to Westfield Investment Services in 2016. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses with LPL Financial as well as Massachusetts and Connecticut health, life, and variable insurance licenses. He is an alumnus of Westfield State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics, with a concentration in actuarial science.
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The Downtown Amherst Foundation (DAF) has named Claudia Pazmany its new executive director, bringing a familiar downtown leader back to Amherst in a role focused fully on the foundation and its signature cultural enterprise, the Drake. Her first day will be June 1. Pazmany previously served as executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2024, where she was a visible advocate for local businesses and the vitality of downtown. She most recently served as chief development officer for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services in Springfield, helping advance fundraising, partnerships, and new initiatives. That combination of downtown knowledge, nonprofit leadership, and community-building experience makes Pazmany well-positioned to guide the foundation’s next chapter.
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Julissa Colón
Holyoke Community College (HCC) announced that Julissa Colón has been selected as the college’s first dean of Student Experience. Colón, a 2013 graduate of HCC, started working at the college in 2010 as a clerk for the Gateway to College program and earned her associate degree in liberal arts. With the help of HCC’s Pathways Program, she transferred to Smith College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies and history and was subsequently hired as special programs coordinator for Gateway to College. While continuing to work full-time, she earned a master’s degree in public administration and a graduate certificate in gender leadership and public policy at UMass Boston. In 2020, Colón was hired as the inaugural director of El Centro, HCC’s bilingual support program. Now, as the first dean of student experience, she oversees new student programs, including orientation; Student Engagement, which includes student clubs and activities; wellness programs, including the college’s on-campus partnership with the Center for Human Development; and Commencement. She also serves as chair of the HCC Care Team and as the student conduct officer.
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Michael Missle
bankESB announced the appointment of Michael Missle as vice president, Cash Management. Missle has 25 years of banking experience and expertise in treasury and payment services. In his new role, he will lead the bank’s cash management strategy, delivering innovative solutions to help business clients optimize liquidity, streamline operations, and enhance financial efficiency. Prior to joining bankESB, Missle served as vice president of Cash Management at HarborOne Bank, where he was responsible for developing and managing comprehensive cash management services. Before that, he held the role of vice president, Application Services at Brookline Bank, overseeing critical banking technology platforms. Earlier in his career, he served as director of Payment Services at Middlesex Savings Bank and head of Cash Management at Boston Private Bank & Trust Co., where he played a key role in advancing payment systems and client service capabilities. Missle holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Vermont. He is an active member of the University of Vermont Alumni Assoc. and the Camp Bauercrest Alumni Assoc. He was previously a soccer coach for Framingham United, reflecting his commitment to community involvement and mentorship.
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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Felicia Sayers to assistant vice president, branch manager of the Williams Street branch. In this role, she will oversee all branch operations, lead and develop staff, and strive to deliver a high level of personalized service. Sayers joined the bank in July 2025 as assistant branch manager of the South Street branch and quickly made a positive impact through leadership, operational expertise, and dedication to customer service. Her ability to support team development while maintaining strong performance standards helped drive success within the branch. Sayers has extensive banking experience, including previous roles at Greylock Federal Credit Union and TD Bank, supervising teams, managing branch operations, and consistently earning recognition for customer satisfaction and sales performance. She is deeply involved in the Berkshire community, volunteering for more than a decade with local organizations, including Labor Lenten of Love, Berkshire Dream Center, Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build, and Thanksgiving Angels, among others.
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Holyoke Community College (HCC) Transfer Affairs Coordinator Mark Broadbent received a lifetime achievement award from the New England Transfer Assoc., a nonprofit association of transfer professionals from two- and four-year colleges and universities. Broadbent was presented with the Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award at the association’s 2026 annual conference, which was held April 13-15 at the Hotel Northampton. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to transfer in New England through their advocacy, leadership, and mentoring. Broadbent has worked at HCC since 1990 and served as coordinator of Transfer Affairs for 34 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in psychological services from Springfield College. He started working at HCC as a Springfield College intern and then moved into Admissions and the TRIO program before landing in his current position.
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Mark Broadbent
Pianist, composer, and bandleader Paul Arslanian has been named a Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Assoc. in its 26th annual recognition of “activists, advocates, and altruists of jazz” across the U.S. For the past 16 years, Arslanian has led the Northampton Jazz Workshop, a year-round organization that brings leading jazz musicians from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia to Northampton nearly every week to perform with the Green Street Trio. Performances are followed by Arslanian-curated jam sessions featuring students, professors, teachers, and other local jazz musicians. Arslanian is also an advisor to the Northampton Jazz Festival, having served as executive producer for 14 years. In that capacity, he led the creative direction of the festival, seeking out and booking jazz musicians as well as directing all aspects of producing the concerts on Jazz Fest Day each year. In 2018, Arslanian founded the Jazz Artists in the Schools program with JFK Middle School and Northampton High School, collaborating with school band directors to bring in working jazz musicians each semester for workshops and clinics with students.
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced the promotions of seven individuals on the team. These promotions reflect the bank’s commitment to recognizing internal growth, attracting experienced talent, and strengthening its focus on technology, community engagement, and lending services.
• Michael Buckmaster is being promoted to executive vice president, Commercial Lending. He has been with the bank since 2020, leading the commercial lending team, and has more than 30 years of experience in banking. He will continue to lead commercial lending activities as EVP.
• Sean Sormanti is being promoted to executive vice president, Human Resources. He has been with the bank since 2019, leading the Human Resources department, and has more than15 years of experience in human resources and benefits administration. He will continue to lead human resources activities as EVP.
• Shelly Malo is being promoted to vice president, mortgage originator. She rejoined the bank in 2024 as senior mortgage originator, after previously working at Greenfield Co-op for eight years in the early 2000s.
• Matthew Donovan is being promoted to assistant vice president, commercial lender. He joined the bank 2023 as a senior credit analyst with several years of credit experience working for America Honda Finance. He was promoted to commercial lending officer last year and will now be an AVP working in that role.
• Kristen Canedy is being promoted to branch manager officer. She joined the bank in 2020 and quickly rose through the ranks to become branch manager of the Northfield Branch in 2024. She and her team shepherded the Northfield customers through the recent renovations to the building. She will now be an officer of the bank.
• Harlin Glovacki is being promoted to branch manager officer. Harlin joined the bank in 2022 and advanced quickly to become branch manager of the Shelburne Falls branch in 2024. He assists the Treasury Management team that shares the Shelburne Falls branch and will be completing the New England School of Financial Studies program this year. He will now be an officer of the bank.
• Marina Connor is being promoted to assistant branch manager and lead training officer. She started with the bank as a teller in 2017 and has risen to assistant manager while also acting as lead trainer over the past several years. She has developed, maintained, and led the training program for the entire retail division over that time and will now do so as an officer of the bank.
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Telia Marks-McCall
Telia Marks-McCall will join Northfield Mount Hermon’s leadership team as director of Athletics, effective July 1. Marks-McCall will lead NMH’s highly competitive athletics program, comprising 33 sports and almost 70 teams. She will provide strategic vision and day-to-day leadership for all aspects of the program, which promotes physical well-being and competitive integrity while staying true to the school’s educational mission, values, and commitment to developing citizens and scholars. Marks-McCall comes to NMH from Maryvale Preparatory School, where she’s served as director of Athletics and head girls’ basketball coach, overseeing six championship titles and three runner-up finishes across athletic programs while supporting nationally ranked teams in soccer and lacrosse. Her previous positions include director of Athletics and Auxiliary Programs and head basketball coach at Miss Hall’s School, where she led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the program. She also brings athletics administrative experience at the collegiate level, at Quinnipiac University and the University of Iowa. Marks-McCall holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac. At Virginia, she was the basketball team’s Rookie of the Year. After college, she spent two years playing professionally in Luxembourg and Finland, which helped her bring a global perspective to her approach to athletics and leadership.
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The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) announced the appointment of Dana Sullivan as its new chief financial and operating officer (CFOO). She comes to MHP from the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, where she was chief of Strategy and Operations and acting chief financial officer. She managed the day-to-day financial operations of $6 billion in operating and capital expenses across 12 departments, including human resources, insurance, and local aid. Earlier, Sullivan served as acting undersecretary of Human Services with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, supervising six agencies, including the Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Transitional Assistance. In addition to her extensive financial management and operations experience, Sullivan brings to her new position a strong focus on relationships, partnerships, and collaboration.
