Bluestone Bank handing the gavel over to incoming chair,
Robert J. Fraser, President and CEO MountainOne Bank
Robert J. Fraser, President and CEO, MountainOne Bank has been elected 2024-2025 Chair of the Mass Bankers Association (MBA) at its Annual Meeting, a post he will assume on July 1, 2024. Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only Association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bob as the new chair of the Mass Bankers Association,” said Kathleen Murphy, President and CEO of MBA. “He provides expertise and experience that enable us to achieve our priorities of promoting a strong and diverse banking industry, achieving exceptional advocacy representation on Beacon Hill and in Washington, D.C., and being the premier partner for the Association’s 120+ member institutions in Massachusetts and across New England.”
Fraser leads a bank that is known for being a strong community partner and has continually supported the efforts of MBA across the Commonwealth. He is committed to continuing the strategic efforts to harness the good work that banks are doing to propel the industry forward.
“I am honored to be elected to the position of Chair by my peers. I look forward to working with our members and with the Mass Bankers professional staff team to achieve the strategic priorities for the association. Key focus areas this year include creating greater awareness of the role of banks and their positive impact on communities across the Commonwealth, as well as expanding our engagement with the industry’s emerging leaders,” said Fraser.
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