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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE>>
MP CPAs
announced the promotions of Phil Giguere and Tim Provost to the position of partner with the firm. Giguere provides con- sulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, part- nerships, limited liability compa- nies, corpora- tions, and trusts.
He also has experience working with international affiliates on foreign
tax issues. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners. Giguere joined the firm in 2006 and has more than 18 years of experi- ence in business and individual taxa- tion. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from West- ern New England University. He is
a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certi- fied Public Accountants. He sits on the golf committee for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and the finance committee of Well- spring Cooperative, is a member of the Western New England Univer- sity accounting advisory board, and volunteers his time with the Cory J Garwacki Foundation. Provost pro- vides consulting and tax solutions
to a diverse group of clients, includ- ing individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He also has experience work- ing with international affiliates on foreign tax issues. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners. He is also the director of Business Valuation Services at the firm. He works with clients looking to value their business for the buy- ing and selling of a business, gifting ownership interests in a business, estate-tax issues or estate planning, and other business-valuation needs. Provost joined the firm in 2008 and has more than 15 years of experi- ence in personal and business taxa- tion. He holds a bachelor’s degree
in accounting from Westfield State University and a master’s degree
in accounting and taxation from American International College. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a certified valuation analyst
and a member of the National Assoc. of Certified Valuation Analysts. He
is active in the community as a vol- unteer board member of the West Springfield Youth Basketball Assoc.
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Florence Bank
announced that
Andrew Sullivan
has joined the staff as vice presi- dent and com- mercial lender. Sullivan began his banking career
as a credit analyst at a mutual bank in the region, but soon discovered
an affinity for relationship building and helping commercial customers achieve their goals. Prior to joining Florence Bank, he served as a port- folio manager, small business loan officer, and commercial loan officer. He began his new role at Florence Bank in mid-October. The founder
of the Andrew Sullivan Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament, which ben- efits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business manage- ment and an MBA from Elms College. He is the chairman of the West of the River Chamber of Commerce.
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Erin Cleary
to branch man- ager of its South Hadley branch. Cleary joined
Greenfield Cooperative Bank in August 2022 as a teller and quickly earned a promotion to head teller four months later. This past July, she was named assistant manager. She attended Greenfield Community Col- lege. Cleary’s promotion is a reflec- tion of the bank’s commitment to investing in its employees and foster- ing career growth from within. The bank recognizes the importance of having local leaders who understand the needs of their communities.
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Monson Savings Bank recently announced the hire of Michelle Beaudette as assistant vice president, Resi- dential Opera- tions officer.
She will be responsible for plan- ning, organizing, and directing the residential and consumer lending processing, closing, and operations. Additionally, she will help to foster an environment of teamwork and
perform various loan-maintenance functions to ensure the accuracy
and completeness of all records and documentation. Beaudette comes to Monson Savings Bank with 18 years of experience in banking and finance. She is a graduate of the New Semi- nary and holds a financial manage- ment certification from the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Prior to joining Monson Savings Bank, she worked at Millbury National Bank.
••••• Conval, a
global manu- facturer of high- performance severe service valves, recently announced that Joseph Ford has been appointed
Engineering manager. Ford is a seasoned engineering leader with more than 30 years of experience
in all aspects of product life cycle, including research and develop- ment, project management, product design, configuration control, and lean manufacturing. He previously served in similar capacities at Linde Advanced Materials Technologies (formerly Praxair) in Manchester,
Conn.; CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense in Warren; and Baker Hughes, a Gen- eral Electric company, in Oklahoma City. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Villa- nova University.
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Bay Path University recently
announced Jacquida Mars has been appointed the new director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), which serves as a cultural resource for students, faculty, and staff, as well as providing direction and services for current and prospective students from underrepresented populations. Through creative and innovative pro- grams, the office enhances cultural knowledge and produces a deeper appreciation for diversity and inclu- sion throughout the campus com- munity. Before joining Bay Path, Mars served as assistant director of Alumni & Parent Engagement for Affinity & Identity Programs at Connecticut College, where she successfully developed a mentoring program for BIPOC students and alumni. Prior
to her time at Connecticut College, she contributed to the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as the Career Programming manager/GA DEI at Trinity College. Mars earned
PHIL GIGUERE
ANDREW SULLIVAN
TIM PROVOST
JOSEPH FORD
WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY
TITAN TALKS
Join us for coffee and conversation to learn more about WMA’s programs and community.
At Home.
In the World.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(families interested in grades 6-8)
Tue., Jan. 23, 9 - 10 a.m.
UPPER SCHOOL
(families interested in grades 9-12, PG)
Thu., Jan. 25, 8 - 9 a.m.
RSVP: www.wma.us/TitanTalks
ERIN CLEARY
MICHELLE BEAUDETTE
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