People on the Move
Meghan Caputo
Monson Savings Bank announced the promotion of Meghan Caputo to Assistant branch manager of its East Longmeadow branch. In her new role, Caputo will support the branch manager in overseeing the daily operations of the branch, while striving to deliver exceptional customer service. Her responsibilities include assisting customers with banking needs such as IRAs and home equity lines of credit, supporting staff development, and ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards. Caputo earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bay Path University, where she developed strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills that support her work in banking. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for navigating complex customer needs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the overall success of branch operations. Prior to joining the bank, she spent eight years with Big Y Foods, where she held a supervisory role and was responsible for front-end operations, cash handling, scheduling, and payroll processing. She has now been with Monson Savings Bank for four years, bringing valuable experience and a strong commitment to customer service and operational excellence. An active member of the local community, Caputo enjoys participating in events such as East Longmeadow National Night Out and the Rotary Summer Concert Series. Her connection to the area and dedication to community involvement align closely with the bank’s mission of supporting the region it serves.
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Domenick Villano
Patricia Murphy
The Colvest Group announced two personnel moves: the promotion of Domenick Villano to vice president of Real Estate and the appointment of Patricia Murphy as controller. Together, they will support the company’s real estate, financial, and development efforts across the region. Villano, who previously served as Real Estate manager, has been with the Colvest Group for more than three years. In his new role, he oversees leasing operations, tenant relations, and property management efforts across the company’s portfolio. Before joining the Colvest Group, he worked as Real Estate manager for a B2B sales and e-commerce provider, overseeing a national portfolio supporting fulfillment, delivery, and office operations throughout the U.S. and Canada. He also spent seven years with a Springfield-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, working on office, industrial, retail, and land development projects. As controller, Murphy oversees the company’s accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and company filings. She is responsible for the financial oversight and reporting processes that support the organization’s operations and long-term growth. A certified public accountrant, she brings more than 33 years of accounting experience, including previous leadership roles with Duc-Pac Inc., Vesta Corp., and regional accounting firms Burgess, Robb and Grassetti, in addition to Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from UMass Dartmouth.
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Andrea Nuciforo Jr. has joined the law firm Bulkley Richardson as a partner. He will continue to represent healthcare, commercial real estate, and corporate clients on matters critical to their businesses. From 1997 until 2007, Nuciforo served in the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire district. Over the course of that 10-year period, he served as chair of the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Banks & Banking. He also served as a member of the budget-writing Senate Ways & Means Committee, in addition to other committees. While chair of Financial Services, Nuciforo developed a working knowledge of some of Massachusetts’ most heavily regulated industries, including mortgage lending, healthcare, state-chartered banks, and auto insurance. Nuciforo earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst in 1986, a juris doctorate from Boston University School of Law in 1989, and an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business in 2010. He served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Frank Freedman of the U.S. District Court from 1989 to 1992.
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Bozena Dabek
Bozena Dabek, executive vice president, chief administrative officer at bankESB, has been elected to the board of directors of the Cooperative Banks Employees Retirement Assoc. (CBERA). She will contribute her extensive financial and operational expertise to help advance CBERA’s mission and ensure the continued strength and sustainability of its retirement programs. Dabek assumed her current role at bankESB in 2015 after serving as executive vice president, chief financial officer beginning in 2010. She now leads human resources, learning and development, and executive administration, bringing more than three decades of experience in finance and banking, including leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, MassMutual Financial Group, and United Bank. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated deep expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. Dabek holds an MBA in finance and international business from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. She also completed advanced professional studies at the New England School of Financial Studies.
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Jennifer McNeill
Allison Kline
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) has appointed two new members to its board of directors whose backgrounds in education, economic mobility, talent development, and community leadership closely reflect the organization’s mission of preparing young people for future success. Joining the board are Jennifer McNeill, senior program officer for Education and Economic Mobility at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts; and Allison Kline, executive director of Talent Acquisition at Northwestern Mutual and CEO of Restoration Chaos. The board of directors supports JAWM’s efforts to deliver programs focused on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship for students across Western Mass. Board members also help strengthen partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout the region.
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The board of trustees of the Academy of Music Theatre announced that Raymond Dumont has been named the facility’s new executive director. Dumont comes to Northampton from the Public Theatre in Lewiston, Maine, and his tenure at the Academy of Music will begin on July 1. Born and raised in Maine, Dumont attended Boston University School of Management, majoring in finance and marketing. He has been working in professional theatre for more than 30 years as a performer, educator, director, choreographer, and producer. He has enjoyed more than 25 seasons at Maine State Music Theatre, including four years as managing director from 1999 to 2003. The Academy of Music’s soon-to-be-retired Executive Director Debra J’Anthony served the organization for 18 years, following 16 years of executive direction at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls. J’Anthony’s tenure at the historic venue ushered in extensive restorations and renovations to the building and updates to theatrical equipment; expanded programming that includes a Season Series, several community-based series, and greater youth educational offerings; and a re-establishment of the Academy of Music as an important center for live performance in the Pioneer Valley.
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Edward Alfieri
MountainOne Financial announced the appointment of Edward Alfieri as senior vice president, Operations. Alfieri joins the organization as MountainOne Financial continues to build a unified operational foundation following the merger of MountainOne Financial, MHC and Mechanics Bancorp, MHC. In this role, he will provide executive leadership for operational functions across the organization, supporting strategic initiatives, process improvements, technology integration, and long-term growth. Alfieri brings nearly three decades of banking experience to the role. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, Operations and Transformation at HarborOne Bank, where he led enterprise-wide operational and transformation initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, technology, and regulatory compliance. During his 28-year career with HarborOne, he held progressively senior leadership positions spanning branch operations, retail administration, banking administration, and enterprise operations.
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Rod Clark
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, has appointed Rod Clark district director for Massachusetts. In this volunteer leadership position, Clark will help support five Massachusetts chapters as they implement SCORE’s nationwide mission of fostering vibrant small business communities through mentoring, education, and strategic partnerships. Clark brings decades of experience in sales and marketing from the medical device industry to this position. He has served in various SCORE chapter roles since 2017. His focus in this new role will remain on encouraging success for SCORE’s three key pillars: the small business community in each chapter, small business and entrepreneurial clients, and the volunteers who serve as mentors, subject matter experts, or in administrative roles. One of Clark’s most notable successes with SCORE was when his chapter, SCORE Southeastern Massachusetts, won the SCORE National Most Improved Chapter award in 2019.
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Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announced the promotion of Mallory Nurse to senior interior designer and senior project manager, recognizing her design leadership, client service, and growing impact across the firm’s work. In her expanded role, Nurse will continue to lead interior design efforts across a diverse range of projects, shaping spaces that are both highly functional and deeply resonant with clients’ goals and brand identities. Her work has consistently elevated the firm’s design quality through a strong command of materials, detailing, and user experience, paired with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex schedules, and deliver projects successfully through construction. Beyond her project work, Nurse has played a central role in leading the firm’s marketing efforts, strengthening its reputation, visibility, and strategic positioning as a design-focused practice in a competitive marketplace. Her leadership has contributed to the development of proposals, award submissions, client-facing materials, and storytelling that more clearly communicate the firm’s design values and distinct approach. Kuhn Riddle also announced that Clara Danso joined the firm as a project designer in January. Born in Ghana, Danso brings her educational and professional experiences from her years there, as well as her work experience in New York City with Adjaye Associates, a major international architectural firm. She received her bachelor of architectural studies degree from Mount Holyoke College in 2017 and expects to receive her master of architecture degree from UMass Amherst in 2027. She recently completed the Architect Registration Examination, an important milestone on the path to architectural licensure. This accomplishment reflects her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to the highest standards of the architectural profession.
