MountainOne Appoints Brett Brbovic Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Brett Brbovic

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced the appointment of Brett Brbovic as senior vice president and chief financial officer of MountainOne Financial, MHC and its subsidiary, MountainOne Bank. Brbovic will join the leadership team operating from the company’s headquarters in North Adams.

In his capacity as chief financial officer, Brbovic oversees MountainOne’s financial strategy, operational efficiency, and balance sheet risk management. Reporting directly to President and CEO Robert Fraser, he works closely with other senior leaders to align financial and operational goals with the organization’s strategic vision.

Brbovic joins MountainOne with more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. A graduate of Western New England University with a master’s degree in accounting, his career spans leadership roles in accounting, financial strategy, and executive management, most recently serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Berkshire Bank and its parent company, Berkshire Hills Bancorp.

He succeeds Steve Owens, who announced his retirement from MountainOne following a 14-year tenure as chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and chief information officer. Owens’s departure coincides with the recently announced parent company merger between MountainOne Financial, MHC, and Mechanics Bancorp, MHC, slated for completion on Jan. 1, 2026. Owens will continue in his roles as COO and CIO through completion of the merger.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Brett to MountainOne,” Fraser said. “His depth of experience and presence in the Berkshire community make him an ideal fit for our organization. His previous experience will be tremendously helpful as MountainOne Financial becomes the parent company of MountainOne Bank and Mechanics Cooperative Bank as of January 1, 2026.”

Added Brbovic, “joining MountainOne at such a pivotal time in its growth is an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with Bob Fraser and the leadership team to advance MountainOne’s strategic goals and support its continued success.”