Country Bank Announces Four Promotions

WARE — Mary McGovern, president and CEO of Country Bank, announced the recent promotions of Clare Ladue, Lucy Sanchez, Audra Chartier, and Nick Thompson.

Ladue has been promoted to vice president, Customer Care Center. With more than 30 years of banking experience, she has consistently excelled in elevating customer experience, driving operational performance, and building collaborative team cultures. She joined Country Bank two years ago to lead the Customer Care Center and immediately began reshaping service standards and operational efficiency. Ladue received her Mass Bankers financial certificate from the New England School of Financial Studies and remains passionate about professional development.

Sanchez has been promoted to assistant vice president, Mortgage & Community Development officer. She joined Country Bank in 2024, bringing 13 years of expertise in mortgage lending and branch management. Since joining, she has significantly expanded the bank’s presence and impact in Springfield, strengthening community partnerships and leading inclusive outreach efforts. In addition to originating mortgages, Sanchez is transforming access, visibility, and trust with new and diverse communities.

Chartier has been promoted to assistant vice president, Retail Operations. She has been with Country Bank for 12 years, bringing 17 years of banking experience spanning retail, operations, sales, service, and customer experience. In her current role, she supports retail operational excellence across the bank and serves as a trusted subject matter expert. The recipient of a 2024 Gold Star Award, Chartier is a continuous learner, holding several CFT diplomas and a Mass Bankers financial certificate from the New England School of Financial Studies.

Thompson has been promoted to Compliance officer. He has been with the bank for nine years and transitioned to the Compliance department three years ago. His strong analytical mindset, collaborative approach, and sound decision making have made him a valued internal partner. His excellence in service and teamwork earned him the prestigious President’s Platinum Award in 2020. Thompson is currently pursuing a certified regulatory compliance manager designation.

“We are excited to announce these promotions, not just in recognition of these team member’s contributions to the bank’s success, but also because each individual’s history with the bank is a demonstration of the various career path opportunities available in community banking,” said Miriam Siegel, chief Culture & Development officer. “As an organization, we are committed to helping each team member identify their career goals and work with them to reach those objectives. Their actions, along with so many others, contribute to the bank’s overall success, and we’re pleased to be able to promote these individuals for their dedication to the organization.”