bankESB Promotes Mike Oleksak to Senior Vice President

Mike Oleksak

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently promoted Mike Oleksak, previously vice president, Commercial Lending, to the role of senior vice president, Commercial Lending team lead.

Oleksak has 21 years of banking experience and joined bankESB in 2018. Before that, he was vice president, Commercial Lending at Westfield Bank, and before that, assistant vice president, Business Banking officer at United Bank.

In his new role, he will oversee the Commercial Lending division’s strategic direction, operational management, and team development. This role is integral to driving portfolio growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering strong client relationships.

Oleksak earned both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He also completed the LeadNY program at Cornell University, a training program that helps improve leadership skills, self-awareness, issues analysis, critical thinking, and civic engagement. He is currently treasurer on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts and is the soon to be president of the board of directors of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club. He has also coached West Springfield youth soccer since 2018.