Westfield Bank Welcomes New Business Development Team at Liberty Street Branch

Hector Suarez

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the appointment of Hector Suarez as retail banking officer and branch manager, and Jeffrey Lomma as business specialist, both at its 1342 Liberty St. office in Springfield.

Suarez, who joins the bank with more than 30 years of banking experience, is responsible for leading and managing the branch, including customer service, retail and business product sales, employee development, and overseeing general branch operations. He has held various officer and management roles for several national banks in the Greater Springfield area and has been recognized throughout his banking career for sales and service excellence. He has been very active with financial literacy, most recently with first-time homebuyer seminars for the Holyoke Housing Authority.

Jeffrey Lomma

A familiar face to customers and coworkers, Lomma returns to the bank, where he previously served in business development and management roles, including in the Springfield market. In his new role, he is responsible for servicing existing and developing new business relationships, community development within Springfield, and supporting the branch as needed.

Lomma originally joined Westfield Bank in 2006, departing to be the Member Services director for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University and is deeply involved with the local community, currently serving as a board member for the West of the River Chamber of Commerce and as treasurer and board member of the Asnuntuck Community College Foundation.

“I am very excited to welcome Hector and welcome back Jeff to Westfield Bank,” said Kelly Pignatare, first vice president and manager of Retail Banking and Business & Government Deposit Services. “Hector and Jeff bring a combined 41 years of banking experience, including strong management and business development expertise. Complemented by their knowledge of and commitment to the Springfield market, they are well-positioned to deliver better banking and drive growth in our Liberty Street branch.”