Country Bank Welcomes Liz Chrystal as VP of Project Management

Liz Chrystal

WARE — Country Bank announced the appointment of Liz Chrystal as the new vice president of Project Management. Her appointment represents an important step in the bank’s continued focus on operational excellence and strategic growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Liz to the Country Bank team. Her extensive experience across financial services and healthcare, combined with her passion for project leadership and community impact, makes her an excellent fit for this role,” said Miriam Siegel, chief Culture & Development officer. “Liz’s strong commitment to innovation, with a focus on execution while providing superior customer engagement, aligns with our corporate values of integrity, service, teamwork, excellence, and prosperity. We are confident that her skills and leadership will enhance our project-management function and capabilities, driving our strategic initiatives forward.”

Chrystal brings more than 16 years of project-management experience to her role, including the last two years in the financial-services industry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in business administration and management and holds a project management professional certification from Bryant University.

Her career began in project-management roles across a variety of sectors, including commercial healthcare and IT professional services for government agencies. She later served on the IT executive leadership team at Baystate Health, a five-site integrated health system headquartered in Springfield. Most recently, she was part of the senior leadership team at a financial-services company, where she led the Enterprise Project Management Office, Customer Success, and Business Solutions divisions.

Chrystal’s dedication to quality and excellence has been recognized throughout her career, including receiving the SHINE Award from Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan for her work in integrity and quality assurance. In addition to her professional contributions, Chrystal actively supports her local community through regular donations to Springfield Rescue Mission and the Cupboard Pantry in West Springfield.

“Joining Country Bank is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of project management within an organization that values innovation and community,” she said. “I am eager to contribute to the bank’s continued growth and to support the positive impact it makes throughout the region.”