Monson Savings Bank Promotes Aimee Kohn, Dorian Guidi, Kylie LaPlante

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced the promotions of Aimee Kohn, Dorian Guidi, and Kylie LaPlante, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers and communities throughout the region.

Aimee Kohn

Kohn was promoted to Business Development officer. In her role, she works directly with business and municipal customers, supporting all aspects of their banking relationships. She actively develops new business opportunities through networking and community engagement, while coordinating business banking services and supporting branch teams throughout the organization.

Kohn has been with Monson Savings Bank for 12 years. As she advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, she gained experience in multiple areas with the bank, including retail banking, and five years dedicated within the Business Development department assisting business customers. Most recently, she served as the bank’s business relationship manager.

A graduate of Roger Williams University, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature with a minor in psychology. She is also a 2025 graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies and completed the New England School of Business “Banking 101” course. Her professional achievements include nominations for the bank’s prestigious President’s Award.

An active community volunteer, Kohn serves as a board member of the Wellspring Cooperative and as treasurer and board member of the Cold Spring School/Swift River Elementary PTO. She is a member of the East of the River Chamber of Commerce, Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Regional Chamber, and Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and an active participant with the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

“I’m honored to receive this promotion and continue growing with Monson Savings Bank. I enjoy contributing to our team’s success,” she said. “I feel truly supported and valued here, and I’m excited to continue strengthening relationships with our customers, listening to their needs, and helping them to achieve their financial goals.”

Dorian Guidi

Guidi was promoted to Commercial Portfolio officer. In his role, he works directly with commercial loan customers assisting and supporting their needs. He is responsible for commercial loan underwriting, administration, and portfolio management, in addition to the coordination of participation loans. He plays an active role in customer engagement, helping identify new commercial lending opportunities while supporting departmental audits and regulatory examinations.

Guidi has more than 11 years of banking experience and has been with the Commercial Loan department at Monson Savings Bank for eight years. He began his career with the bank as an intern and has since advanced through positions of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as Commercial Portfolio panager, where he played a key role in supporting the growth and management of the bank’s commercial lending relationships.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Western New England University, graduating with dual majors in finance and accounting. He is also a 2024 graduate and class valedictorian of the New England School for Financial Studies. Additional accomplishments include completing the Springfield Regional Chamber’s Leadership Institute and the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. School of Commercial Lending.

Guidi is an active and engaged member of the local community, dedicating his time and talents to initiatives that support local nonprofits and strengthen neighborhoods throughout the region. He serves on Monson Savings Bank’s loan review committee and is actively involved with several area business organizations, including the East of the River Chamber of Commerce, Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Regional Chamber, and Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he is an active participant in the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, fostering connections and supporting professional development within the community.

“I am excited to continue to be a part of the growth and success at Monson Savings Bank,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to build meaningful relationships with my colleagues and our customers while helping fulfill their banking needs, as well as support the communities that we operate in and serve.”

Kylie LaPlante

LaPlante was promoted to Deposit Operations officer. In her role, she oversees the bank’s deposit operations, ensuring the efficient administration of customer accounts while maintaining strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and customer protection.

LaPlante has been with Monson Savings Bank for 15 years, advancing through various roles and gaining experience across multiple areas of banking, including retail banking, business development, operations, and fraud prevention. Most recently, she served as the bank’s Deposit Operations manager and fraud analyst.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Assumption University and is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies and the Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute. She has completed Monson Savings Bank’s supervisory skills program, has received nominations for the bank’s President’s Award, and was a 2026 BusinessWest 40 Under Forty recipient.

A dedicated community volunteer, LaPlante serves as an ambassador and fund development committee member for the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, co-treasurer of the Salvation Army Ware Service Unit, and a house captain for Revitalize CDC’s GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild. She currently serves on Monson Savings Bank’s employee recognition committee.

“Having been with Monson Savings Bank since 2011, I have grown both professionally and personally, and it has been rewarding to watch the bank grow over the years,” she said. “I am excited to continue being part of MSB’s journey and contributing to its success in the years ahead.”