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After an extensive national search, Kevin Whitney has been selected as president and chief operating officer for Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), effective March 15. Whitney cur- rently serves as vice president of Community Operations for the Mass General Brigham (MGB)
Community Division. In addition, since last May, he has been serving as interim vice president, Patient Care Services (PCS) and chief nursing officer (CNO) for CDH, where he has helped advance quality
and safety initiatives, enhanced nurse staffing, and accelerated recruitment and retention efforts. In his new role, he will oversee hospital operations and inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including the VNA and Hospice, budgeting, and operating perfor- mance. With more than 34 years of experience in healthcare, Whitney is a seasoned clinician and an enthusiastic, strategic, and innovative leader in both community and academic medical-center settings, with proven quality, operational outcomes, and financial performance. Prior to his current roles, he served for two years as chief operating officer for MGB Healthcare at Home. From 2017 to 2022, he served as senior vice president, PCS and CNO for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing and PCS. From 2011 to 2017, he served as associate chief nurse for Surgical, Orthopedics, and Neurosciences at Mas- sachusetts General Hospital. Prior to joining MGB, he worked at Emerson Hospital for 20 years, serv- ing in clinical and leadership roles, including vice president, PCS and CNO. Whitney earned his doctor of nursing practice, executive leadership degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions; a master’s degree in health care administration from Framingham State University; a bachelor’s degree
in nursing from UMass Lowell; and an associate degree in paramedic technology from Northeastern University.
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OMG Roofing announced it has restructured its management team. Brian Regnier has been brought in as the new vice pres- ident of Sales and Marketing. He is responsible for develop- ing and executing the division’s overall sales and marketing strategy as well as overseeing the company’s Marketing and Customer Service departments. Regnier joins OMG from Duro- Last, a well-established manu- facturer of custom-fabricated thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems, where he was vice president of Sales. Earlier, he managed New England com- mercial sales for Beacon, the largest publicly traded distribu- tor of roofing, waterproofing, and related exterior products
in the U.S. and Canada. John McMahon was promoted to senior vice president and gen- eral manager, where he will
work with Regnier and Adam Cincotta, vice presi- dent of the Adhesives business unit to drive the company’s top-level strategic initiatives. McMahon has been with OMG since 2002 in a variety of lead- ership roles. He was promoted to vice president of Sales and Marketing for OMG Roofing in early 2024
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after spending 22 years with FastenMaster, where he most recently led the Decking business unit. Rounding out the new team is company veteran Josh Kelly, who has been named as senior vice president of the Fastener business unit and Roofing Technical Services. He will oversee the company’s primary roofing-fastener operations, which includes RoofGrip, RhinoBond, PowerGrip, OlyFlow, and the OMG Roofing technical services team. Kelly started with OMG in 1991 as a project coordinator and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibil- ity since then. He most recently served as senior vice president of Business Development, but has extensive experience with the company in sales, marketing, and product development, including the innovative RhinoBond system.
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MP CPAs recently announced the promotion of Alex Leslie
to tax supervisor with the firm. He provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with businesses in many indus-
tries, including construction, manufacturing, and wholesale and distribution, among others.
Leslie joined the firm in 2016 as an intern and started full-time in 2017. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Massachusetts. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. MP CPAs also announced the promotions of two team members, Kelly Braese and Estefania Cabrera, to senior associates. Braese started with the firm as an intern in January 2022 and transi- tioned to full-time in June 2022 upon her gradu- ation. She is a graduate of Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients including individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. She is currently the chairperson of the firm’s marketing and network- ing committee and also takes an active role in the recruitment of students from local colleges and universities. Cabrera started with the firm as an associate in January 2020. She is a graduate of Bay Path University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, corporations, and estate and gift tax returns. She is currently an active participant in the firm’s social action and training committees.
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Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced that Van- essa Stratton has joined the institution as vice president of Finance. Stratton, a certified public accountant, brings more than a decade of experience
in the banking industry. She
earned an MBA with a focus in finance and has held several key positions through-
out her career, including chief financial officer and treasurer at a community bank. Her areas of exper- tise include financial analysis and reporting, GAAP compliance, internal control, and investment man- agement. In her role as vice president of Finance, Stratton will oversee PNCU’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash- flow management. She will also work closely with the executive team to implement strategic financial initiatives and support the credit union’s growth.
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Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announced
that Lindsay Comeaux Schnarr, AIA has joined its growing architectural team. Her primary architec- tural interest is in public spaces, and she is pleased that her first project is working on CitySpace in Easthampton, renovating an existing historic build- ing to include a theater space and other commu- nity-use areas. Schnarr interned as a student with Kuhn Riddle from 2009 to 2011 and continued after graduation through 2014. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2002 from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and graduated in 2011 with her master’s degree in architecture from UMass Amherst. She has been on the Amherst Design Review Board for many years, taught design as an adjunct lecturer at UMass Amherst from 2015 to 2020, co-founded the Emerging Professionals Development Program for the Western Massachu- setts American Institute of Architects (WMAIA), and is a member of WMAIA’s Women in Architecture Committee.
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MountainOne announced the promotion of Jonathan Den- mark to executive vice presi- dent of MountainOne Bank. In addition to his new leadership responsibilities, he will continue to serve as president and chief operating officer of Mountai- nOne Insurance Agency. Den-
mark will celebrate 10 years with MountainOne in March. Early in his tenure as president and COO of MountainOne Insurance, he led the consolidation of MountainOne’s insurance agencies, True North Insurance and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan, and Col- lins, and oversaw the rebranding of the combined agencies to MountainOne Insurance. His efforts also established a strong partnership with OneDigital for the agency’s group benefits business line. Under his leadership, MountainOne Insurance has continued to expand, acquiring three agencies, opening a new office in Stockbridge, and expanding the agency’s presence to the Pioneer Valley. Denmark’s growth strategy, coupled with his expertise and dedication, have positioned the agency as a core contributor to MountainOne’s overall success. Denmark recently assumed the role of board chair of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA), which oversees the William Stanley Business Park. The park, home to the MountainOne building at Silver Lake and the Berkshire Innovation Center, is poised for significant development in the coming years. Denmark’s leadership at PEDA will further align eco- nomic growth opportunities with community devel- opment in Pittsfield and beyond.
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LUSO Federal Credit Union announced that Devan Sum- mers has joined the credit union as vice president of Member Ser- vices and Community Develop- ment. With more than 12 years of experience in the financial- services industry, he brings a wealth of expertise and a strong
commitment to member-focused solutions. In his new role, he will oversee member services, foster community partnerships, and lead initiatives aimed at driving growth and enhancing the member
KEVIN WHITNEY
ALEX LESLIE
JONATHAN DENMARK
BRIAN REGNIER
JOHN MCMAHON
VANESSA STRATTON
DEVAN SUMMERS
JOSH KELLY
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