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who is part of the GCC community. Errington Nich- olson began her position of dean of students at GCC also in July. She brings more than 20 years of higher-education leadership experience at institu- tions including Mount Wachusett Community Col- lege, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rice Uni- versity, and the University of Edinburgh. In her new role, she oversees and provides strategic direction for all student services, including Student Engage- ment and Leadership, the Veterans Center, the Women’s Resource Center, the Corner Market Food Pantry, Peer Tutoring, the Recreation Center, and the Wellness Center. In addition, she meets daily with students who have concerns or need guidance in many different areas.
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Monson Savings Bank announced the hire of Michelle Cayo as vice president and Credit Risk officer. She is responsible for managing Mon- son Savings Bank’s Commercial Credit department. She will
be training the bank’s credit analysts while overseeing the
department to ensure it is functioning efficiently and effectively. She will also assist in the creation of commercial loan policy as needed, and she serves as a committee member on the bank’s loan review committee. Cayo, a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty alumna, comes to Monson Savings Bank with more than 26 years of experience in banking. She previ- ously worked as Florence Bank’s vice president and Credit Risk officer. She also previously worked in the Credit department at Hampden Bank and managed Country Bank’s Credit department. In addition to her extensive banking experience, Cayo will draw on her numerous educational accomplishments
in her new role at Monson Savings Bank. She is a Bay Path University alumna, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in communications and information management. She is also a graduate of the Massa- chusetts Bankers Assoc. School of Financial Studies and the American Bankers Assoc. Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She is a board member of Can- cer Connection and a wish granter at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Her efforts to enrich the community she works and lives in was recognized by Western Mass Women magazine, which named her Volunteer of the Year in 2013.
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Glenmeadow Inc., a provider of senior retirement
lifestyle options, recently named Rania Kfuri vice president for Philanthropy, Sales, and Market- ing. In this new role, she will provide leadership and direction to key revenue-producing areas, developing strategies to secure annual giving, planned giving, and donor-directed gifts, as well
as pursuing partnerships with other local organiza- tions. She will also shape Glenmeadow’s marketing approach and philosophy to ensure organization’s brand remains strong. Kfuri most recently served the Baystate Health Foundation as Philanthropy officer and previously worked with the Smith Fund at Smith College. She is also active in a wide variety of community initiatives, including serving on the boards of the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, and Revitalize CDC.
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Bacon Wilson announced that Managing Share- holder Jeffrey Fialky has been named to the 2024 Super Law-
yers list for Business and Cor- porate Law. Being recognized in the 2024 Super Lawyers list is a prestigious accolade for attor- neys. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice
areas who have attained a high degree of peer rec- ognition and professional achievement. Lawyers are selected through a multi-phase process that includes nominations, independent research, peer evaluation, and a rigorous final selection process.
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Berkshire United Way (BUW) recently welcomed
seven new members to the board of directors. Arthur Milano is principal consultant at Milano HR Consulting. He served on the BUW board from 2012 to 2018, as well as on several committees, and in his consulting role, he assisted BUW with the president and CEO search in 2018 and 2021. Beth Mitchell is senior director of Integration at General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS). She is a former member of the BUW community impact committee, was a member of the Face the Facts: Reduce Teen Preg- nancy initiative workgroup, and, in 2021, joined the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Child- hood Education. Tiffany Moreno is instructional program manager for Health and Social Assistance at Berkshire Community College. She volunteers with Latinas413 as a mentor to connect with younger Latinas in the community. As chief Diversity officer for the city of Pittsfield, Michael Obasohan pioneered the integration and development of the city’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion depart- ment. He also serves on the boards and commis- sions of Multicultural BRIDGE, Roots Teen Center, MASSMoCA Commission, and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Timothy O’Donnell is head of Distribution Sales Compensation Admin- istration for the Individual Markets division at Guardian Life. He served twice as BUW’s employee campaign coordinator for Guardian Life’s giving campaign and previously served on the Downtown Pittsfield Inc. board. Kristin Pedrotti is senior vice president and controller at Berkshire Bank and a certified public accountant. She has participated in Xtraordinary Day, the bank’s annual day of service. Stephanie Storie is a library associate at Lenox Library and previously held engineering positions
at GDMS. She is a 2018 graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program and currently serves on the Pittsfield Conservation Commission.
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Market Mentors LLC, a fully integrated marketing,
advertising, and public-relations agency, recently welcomed Christina Hager to its team as a public relations account execu- tive. The two-time New England Emmy Award-winning televi- sion journalist recently wrapped a 25-year career with WBZ-TV (CBS Boston). In her new role at
Market Mentors, she works with the marketing team to plan and execute communications strategies with a focus on media relations. This includes writing and distributing news releases, pitching story ideas, responding to media queries, preparing statements, and developing content across various media plat- forms. Hager earned her bachelor’s degree from Colby College in Maine and her master’s degree from Northwestern University, Medill School of
Journalism, in Illinois. She is a member of Investiga- tive Reporters and Editors.
JEFFREY FIALKY
PDC Inc., a leading
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wall and ceiling contractor
with offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, announced the promotion of Tim L’Italien to director of Esti- mating. The change comes after he was hired as assistant chief estimator in July. He joined PDC with 24 years of experience, including eight years leading a
TIM L’ITALIEN
team of estimators. His department is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications and creat- ing comprehensive estimates for major projects. L’Italien graduated from Worcester State University with a degree in urban studies, and from North- eastern University with a degree in construction management.
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Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the pro-
motion of Matt Donovan to commercial associate lender.
He brings a wealth of experi- ence to this newly created role. In this position, Donovan will work closely with experienced commercial lenders to gain valuable skills in deal origination, structuring, negotiation, and
underwriting. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, he will develop the expertise necessary to support commercial-lending activities and con- tribute to the growth of the bank.
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After an extensive search, the Sisters of Provi-
dence Ministry Corp. (SPMC) board announced
the selection of Kim Davis as its new president and CEO. She begins her new role on Sept. 9. With a career spanning more than three decades, Davis brings vast knowledge and experience in finance, treasury, and accounting, having held leadership positions at prominent financial institutions, includ- ing MassMutual, Charles Schwab, and several large commercial banks in locations across the country. Her impressive career journey reflects a strong foundation in financial stewardship and strategic leadership. Davis received her bachelor of business administration degree in finance and accounting from Texas A&M University and her master’s degree in finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Texas. In addition, she is a certified treasury professional and certified professional controller. Choosing to transition to nonprofit leadership, she most recently served at Wilbraham & Monson Acad- emy for 10 years as chief financial officer.
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Berkshire Bank announced that Shane Rauh has
been promoted to senior vice president, Busi-
ness Banking team leader. In this role, he will
lead the sales team for Business Banking in New York, Berkshire County, and Southern Vermont. Rauh has more than 20 years of experience in the financial-services industry, with a special empha- sis in business banking and commercial lending. Before joining Berkshire Bank in March, Rauh was vice president, commercial relationship manager at Pioneer Bank. Prior to that role, he served as direc- tor of Business Banking at Broadview Federal Credit Union.
MICHELLE CAYO
MATT DONOVAN
RANIA KFURI
CHRISTINA HAGER
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