Amanda Goewey

LEE — NBT Bank announced the promotion of Amanda Goewey to Business Banking officer and Michael Hogan to Commercial Banking relationship manager. In addition, James Truden has joined the company as branch manager for the company’s Lee office, and Marzena Jarosinska-Doherty has joined as branch manager for the Great Barrington South branch.

Michael Hogan

In her new role, Goewey helps business banking customers clearly define their goals and then connect them with the financial tools that best support their business needs. She joined NBT in August 2023 with the merger of Salisbury Bank into NBT Bank. Most recently, she served as Massachusetts Market manager with responsibility for overseeing NBT’s eight branches in Berkshire County. She has more than 15 years of experience in banking, including positions in branch management, wealth management, and home lending. Active in her community, Goewey is involved with youth coaching and the Great Barrington Rotary Club.

In his new role, Hogan is responsible for new business development and management of a loan portfolio, along with maintaining and building customer relationships in Berkshire County and Northwest Connecticut. He also joined NBT Bank in August 2023 through the merger with Salisbury Bank, and most recently served as Business Banking officer. He has nearly 10 years of experience in finance, commercial lending, and portfolio management, including prior roles in which he gained relevant experience in construction loan portfolio management and commercial lending support. Hogan is active in his community, serving as treasurer and coach with the Great Barrington Little League, and on the board of directors for the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the current class of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Northwest program.

Prior to joining NBT, Truden served as store manager at TD Bank in Great Barrington for more than 15 years. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Berkshire Community College and served as a sergeant and squad leader in the U.S. Army. Jarosinska-Doherty previously held leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Bank. She attended the University of Cambridge in the U.K.

PITTSFIELD — NBT Bank representatives presented 13 area organizations with year-end contributions totaling $29,000 as part of NBT’s Days of Giving campaign in Berkshire County. The donations supported food assistance, clothing donations, counseling, housing, healthcare, heating, and veterans’ needs.

NBT Bank Massachusetts Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager Aidan Gilligan; Market Manager Amanda Goewey; Business Banking Officer Michael Hogan; and Branch Managers Abby Rossi, Amber Wilson, Al Bedini, Stephen Raftery, and Trey Sondrini visited the organizations in December and presented each with donations.

“As a community bank, NBT is honored to give back and support local organizations that make our communities better places to live and work,” Gilligan said. “Getting out into the community to meet the amazing people behind these impactful organizations is one of my favorite parts of my role. There is nothing more important than local support.”

The organizations receiving funds from NBT included Sheffield Food Assistance, the People’s Pantry, Berkshire Food Project, Al Nelson Center Food Pantry, Living Hope Community Church, Berkshire Nursing Families, Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire Veterans Outreach, Berkshire Helping Hands, Roots Rising, Pittsfield Community Food Pantry, Berkshire Grown, and Construct Inc.

Al Bedini Jr.

NORTH ADAMS — NBT Bank announced it has named Al Bedini Jr. branch manager of the bank’s office located at 331 State Road in North Adams.

“Al brings with him exceptional management experience,” said Amanda Goewey, NBT’s Massachusetts retail market manager. “I look forward to the positive impact his customer care skills and teamwork mindset will have for both our customers and employees in the North Adams community.”

Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that, he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank.

Bedini received his education from Berkshire Community College and the University of Massachusetts. He also participated in the New England Leadership Development Program at Babson College. In addition, he holds certificates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Active in the community, he has served on the Northern Berkshire United Way allocations committee for the past two years.