Westfield Bank Appoints Michael Harrington Senior Lender for Massachusetts

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the promotion of Michael Harrington to senior vice president and senior lender for the state of Massachusetts. This appointment recognizes his consistent and strong leadership and his impact on the bank’s growth and success.

Harrington, who previously served as senior vice president and team leader of Middle Market CRE Lending, has been promoted to senior lender and will be responsible for the bank’s commercial lending activities in the state of Massachusetts, including overseeing the bank’s Massachusetts portfolio and new business development, as well as handling his current duties.

“Michael has been instrumental in growing the bank’s commercial lending portfolio for the past 18 years,” said Allen Miles, executive vice president and chief lending officer of Westfield Bank. “His commitment, experience, and expertise, especially in commercial real estate, have made him a trusted partner to many of our customers. We’re excited to have him leading our team in Massachusetts and confident he will continue to help businesses throughout the region acquire, expand, and grow.”

With more than 33 years of banking and commercial lending experience, Harrington joined Westfield Bank in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a commercial lender and credit analyst at the former Westbank.