Westfield Bank Welcomes Vicki Baldyga as Branch Manager at Ware Location

Vicki Baldyga

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the appointment of Vicki Baldyga as retail banking officer and branch manager at its Ware office, located at 350 Palmer Road.

Baldyga joins the bank with more than 25 years of banking experience. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading and managing the branch, including customer service, retail and business product sales, employee development, and overseeing general branch operations, as well as business and community development within the Ware market.

Since joining the banking industry in 1999, she has held various management positions at other community banks across the local area. She holds several diplomas and certificates from the Center for Financial Training and is a 2024 graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies, completing an intensive two-year program for banking professionals.

“I am very excited to welcome Vicki to Westfield Bank,” said Kelly Pignatare, first vice president and manager of Retail Banking and Business & Government Deposit Services. “She is an experienced and knowledgeable banker with a strong commitment to customers and community. As a Ware native, she knows and understands the market, and we’re thrilled to have her leading the team in Ware.”

Active in the community, Baldyga is the treasurer and board member of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce and has served in past roles for Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way of Hampshire County, and Crossway Clothing Outreach.