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1Berkshire announced the addition of two staff members, one on the Member Services team and one on the Economic Development team. In addi- tion, 1Berkshire has also added four new members to its board of directors. Hannah Pimenta assumed the role of Member Engagement associate. In her position, she will support the director of Member Services with membership-related initia- tives, special events, and the Berkshire Leadership Program. Additionally, she will work in conjunction with the 1Berkshire
business office, President and CEO Jonathan Butler, the 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance board of directors, and the 1Berkshire Foundation board. Pimenta is certified in project management and has a bach- elor’s degree in English and communications from MCLA. She previously worked for Berkshire Family & Individual Resources before joining the 1Berkshire team. Alex LaValley joined the Economic Develop- ment team as Economic Development associate. In this position, he will work with both the vice presi- dent of Economic Development and the deputy director of Economic Development. 1Berkshire also announced that Ari Zorn of Devine Retail Cannabis, Christian Hanson of Balderdash Cellars, Scott St. George of Berkshire Health Systems, and Dubois Thomas of Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation have joined the 1Berkshire board of directors for 2024.
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Evan Garber has been named senior consultant and vice president of A.L. Cignoli & Associates Inc. Garber, who received his master’s degree in public affairs from the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy, started working with the firm
as an intern during his time as
an undergraduate student at UMass studying politi- cal science and education. He attended Chicopee High School and found his first interest in history, theater, leadership, economics, and politics there. Throughout his time at UMass, he was able to refine those interests. While in college, he chaired the UMass Theatre Guild, got experience working in grassroots political campaigns, was on the student staff of the UMass Marching Band, and got his class B commercial driver’s license to work at UMass Transit. Garber will be responsible for oversight
of all Cignoli client efforts. He works directly with company President Anthony Cignoli on all daily cli- ent operations, including drafting strategies, media monitoring, designing solutions that are customized to the firm’s unique clients, and contributing to the successful results of clients.
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Maybury Material Handling, a leading provider of
industrial products and services to manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing customers through- out New England, announced a transition of leader- ship as John Maybury, who has served as president for almost five decades, assumes the role of chair- person, and his son, William Maybury, assumes the role of president. John established Maybury Material Handling in 1976, and the company began by mak- ing benches, stools, and cabinets. From there, it got into warehouse racks and shelving and now pro- vides many automated material-handling products,
including conveyors, conveyor systems, lift trucks, and more. Will has been involved in the business for as long as he can remember. From taking out the trash as a child to working in inventory to learn- ing how to install warehouse equipment, to then coming back in 2015 and working in the Account- ing department and serving as controller, he has learned the business from various points of view.
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Eastern States Exposition
(ESE) announced the promo- tion of Christine Byrne to the position of director of Finance. She assumes this role following the retirement of Jerry Richard in December. Byrne holds a bachelor’s degree and a mas- ter’s degree in accounting from
Western New England University. Her love for num- bers started in high school when she took her first accounting class, and she has never looked back. She joined the ESE team last May, initially serving
as assistant director of Finance. With more than 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, she brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Prior to joining ESE, Byrne held the position of chief finan- cial officer at Center of Hope Foundation Inc., dem- onstrating her commitment to financial excellence and strategic management. Byrne has also held finance and accounting roles at the Tri-Community YMCA, Howlett Lumber Co., Wing Memorial Hospi- tal, and Court Square Group.
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Rose Colon, chair of the board of directors of
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS), announced the addition of the following new board members: William Davila, Byron Jones, Rania Kfuri, Dr. Yolanda Marrow, Awildo Morales, and Kimberly Robinson Williams, who will fill the Dora D. Robinson legacy board seat. Davila is vice presi- dent of Diversion, Shelter & Housing for the Center for Human Development Inc. in Springfield, as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts and a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. Jones is a digital strategist and government contractor for the International Trade Assoc. (ITA) through Platinum Technologies (PT78) and has 19 years of business and digital strategy experience. Kfuri is a Philanthropy officer at the Baystate Health Foundation and has more than 20 years of development and related experience. Mar- row is a pediatric trauma and Acute Care Surgery program manager at Baystate Medical Center and has 31 years of healthcare experience. Morales is a branch manager and Retail Banking and Security officer for Monson Savings Bank and has over 12 years of financial-services experience. Williams is Managing Partner of FDR & Associates LLC, which offers engagement with companies, organizations, and individuals committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has more than 27 years of expe- rience working in HR, development, alumni rela- tions, and DEI positions.
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American International Col- lege (AIC) announced the appointment of Richard Greco as assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Life. With his experience and proven success in leading teams that drive student success, Greco brings a wealth of exper-
tise and leadership to the institution. In his new role, he will be leading efforts to integrate and align aca-
demic affairs and student life, ensuring a seamless support system for students. He will also spearhead innovative program development and foster com- munity partnerships that provide meaning to stu- dents and community beyond the classroom. Bring- ing more than 25 years of management experience, both within and outside higher education, Greco previously served as dean of Liberal and Professional Studies at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and has been a faculty member at AIC since 2012. He holds a master’s degree in biology from the University of Saint Joseph, as well as bachelor’s degrees in human biology and biochemistry from AIC and an associate degree in general studies from STCC. He is currently working toward a doctorate in public administration at West Chester University.
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The International Language Institute of Mas-
sachusetts (ILI) announced that La Wanza Lett- Brewington, Dora Tseng, and Jenni Greenhouse have joined ILI’s board of directors. Lett-Brewington led Old Dominion University’s Women and Gender Equity Center in Norfolk, Va. for nearly a decade. She is now Title IX coordinator and Affirmative Action officer for Greenfield Community College (GCC) and Berkshire Community College. A gradu- ate of GCC and UMass Amherst’s University Without Walls and Graduate School of Education, she is known for innovative work in leadership develop- ment, diversity, equity, inclusion, conflict resolution, human-services administration, and crisis man- agement. Tseng is access coordinator of Disability Services at UMass Amherst. In 2023, she celebrated her tenth year in the U.S., having arrived from Tai- wan in 2013, and is now a permanent resident. She earned an associate degree from Greenfield Com- munity College and a bachelor’s degree and master of education degree from UMass Amherst. As an immigrant, she is eager to share her experiences with newcomers and also continue her passionate commitment to social justice. Greenhouse moved from her home country of Colombia to Northamp- ton in 2013, quickly enrolled in ILI’s intensive English classes, and studied at GCC. She earned a bach- elor’s degree from Western New England University and an MBA from Boston University and is now senior manager of operations for Customer Sup- port at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn. She plans to put her business and leadership skills to use in making an impactful contribution to ILI’s growth and future.
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank
announced the appointment of Jacqueline (Jackie) Charron as its new senior vice president of Strategy & Implementation. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. With nearly 40 years in the banking industry, she possesses a track
record of leadership and innovation. Charron’s focus will be on navigating the evolving CRA land- scape and ensuring the bank thrives under the new regulations. Additionally, she will lend her support across various initiatives within the bank. Her deep understanding of the banking industry is expected to be instrumental in driving the bank’s continued success and reaffirming its commitment to its cus- tomers and communities.
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The Greater Northampton Chamber of Com- merce (GNCC) welcomed five new board members at its first meeting of 2024. Together, they bring to the chamber diverse experience as entrepreneurs,
HANNAH PIMENTA
ALEX LAVALLEY
CHRISTINE BYRNE
EVAN GARBER
JACQUELINE CHARRON
RICHARD GRECO
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