MountainOne Announces 2024 Officer Promotions
MountainOne a full-service financial institution headquartered in North Adams, MA and serving the Berkshires and Boston’s South Shore, is pleased to announce the promotion of several exceptional employees, also referred to as “Mountaineers,” to new positions, acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and impactful contributions to the company. “We are proud to recognize the talent and […]
MountainOne Expands Commercial Lending Team with the Addition of Portfolio Managers Peter Duckett and Christopher Glynn
The Commercial Lending Division at MountainOne continues to grow with the recent additions of Peter Duckett and Christopher Glynn as commercial portfolio manager and associate commercial portfolio manager, respectively. Peter Ducket, Commercial Portfolio ManagerIn his role as commercial portfolio manager, Duckett evaluates new and existing borrower relationships; manages, implements, and develops commercial and credit related […]
MountainOne Announces First Quarter Community Giving
MountainOne, headquartered in North Adams and with locations across the Berkshires and Boston’s South Shore, recently completed its 2024 first quarter round of community giving, with total donations and sponsorships to Berkshire and South Shore communities exceeding $116,000. Providing its Community Dividend Grant Program to local not-for-profit organizations within the two regions it serves, MountainOne […]
MountainOne Bank Offers Assistance to Homebuyers through FHLBank Boston’s Equity Builder & Housing Our Workforce Programs
MountainOne Bank, with branches across Berkshire County and the South Shore of Massachusetts, has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s Equity Builder Program (EBP) and its Housing Our Workforce Program (HOW), which assists local homebuyers with down-payment and closing costs, homebuyer education and counseling. The Equity Builder Program also […]
MountainOne to Launch Children’s Book Featuring Mo the Spokesgoat
MountainOne, a community-based financial institution, is excited to announce the launch of its new children’s book, “How to Climb a Mountain,” featuring Mo, the MountainOne Spokesgoat. Employees, board members, corporators, and nonprofit partners will be the first to receive the 24-page illustrated book at MountainOne’s 175th Annual Meeting on April 10, 2024. It will be […]
MountainOne Insurance Acquires G. W. Morisi Insurance Agency
Experienced Longmeadow Agency Staff Joins MountainOne Team MountainOne Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of MountainOne Bank, is pleased to announce the acquisition of G.W. Morisi Insurance Agency, Inc., a third generation, family-owned agency that has served Longmeadow and neighboring communities for more than 75 years. The G.W. Morisi staff of four, including President Rory Sullivan will […]
MountainOne’s Richard ‘Dick’ Kelly featured in Banker & Tradesman!
MountainOne’s own Richard ‘Dick’ Kelly, SVP and Senior Commercial Risk Officer, was recently featured in a Banker & Tradesman piece titled, “Keeping It Safe in an Uncertain Time,” which published on January 28, 2024. Click here to view the article. In this thought leadership piece, Dick discusses his newly created risk management role at MountainOne […]
MountainOne Insurance Reaches New Heights with Office Expansions as Featured in the Berkshire Eagle!
MountainOne is in the News! The Berkshire Eagle recently featured MountainOne Insurance Agency in an article titled “MountainOne Insurance Reaches New Heights with Office Expansions.” The article covers MountainOne Insurance Agency’s recent expansion to its two newest locations in Stockbridge and Longmeadow Massachusetts. Click here to read the full article on berkshireeagle.com. “We’re very proud […]
Jay Bianchi Joins MountainOne Bank as AVP, Community Mortgage Lending Specialist
MountainOne is thrilled for Jason “Jay” Bianchi to join the residential lending team as AVP, Community Mortgage Lending Specialist. Reporting directly to the Head of Residential Lending, Bianchi will work out of the Berkshires, and serve as a member of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Committee. Bianchi’s primary job responsibilities will include promoting the […]
MountainOne Insurance Expands to Stockbridge, MA; Hires Two Local Insurance Industry Veterans
STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. – MountainOne Insurance Agency is pleased to announce its expansion into the Southern Berkshire County market with the opening of the agency’s newest location at 31 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA on January 2, 2024. With this expansion, MountainOne is also pleased to announce the appointment of two industry veterans to the agency: Tim […]
MountainOne’s Matthew Lauro Featured in the Berkshire Eagle
North Adams, MA – MountainOne’s own Matthew Lauro, SVP, Commercial Lending, was recently featured in a Berkshire Eagle piece, titled “At MountainOne, Trust is the Key to Success with Commercial Clients.” Lauro discusses his investment banking background, his experience joining the MountainOne team, and how he supports his business and commercial clients in an uncertain […]
Help Alleviate Hunger in the Berkshires at the ‘MountainOne Thankful 5k’
MountainOne is proud to partner with the Berkshire Running Foundation, the charitable arm of the Berkshire Running Center, on its Thankful 5k race. The race takes place at Berkshire Community College on Thanksgiving morning, and 100% of the proceeds go to support local food pantries! Earlier in the week, Jonathan Denmark, President & COO, MountainOne […]
MountainOne Featured in BusinessWest Article
North Adams, MA – MountainOne’s own Robert Fraser, President & CEO, and Matthew Lauro, SVP of Commercial Lending, were recently featured in an article published by BusinessWest, As It Marks 175 Years, MountainOne Strives to Be the Berkshires’ ‘Go-to Bank’. The article highlights MountainOne’s 175th Anniversary, which began this year, our rich company history, unique […]
MountainOne’s Dick Kelly Promoted to SVP, Senior Commercial Risk Officer
MountainOne Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Richard ‘Dick’ Kelly, who has assumed the role of Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Risk Officer. This newly created position supports MountainOne’s commitment to asset quality while enhancing its loan approval process. Dick now provides direct oversight of Credit Administration and of all Portfolio Managers […]
MountainOne Insurance’s Margherita Hoffman Receives a S.T.A.R. Award
Margherita Hoffman, Accounts Manager, Personal Lines, was recently awarded a Superior Travelers Agent Recognition (S.T.A.R.) award by Travelers Insurance Company. Margherita was one of four recipients in Massachusetts, and was chosen for her excellent customer service, understanding of Travelers products, and providing the right coverages for her clients. Margherita has been with MountainOne Insurance since 1998 […]
MountainOne and NeighborWorks Partner on a Successful Book Drive
On November 16th, 2023 a group of Mountaineers participated in a hands-on Volunteer Day. Together, they loaded 500+ books (previously collected as part of our Book Drive) and delivered them to an affordable housing property managed by NeighborWorks Housing Solutions in Quincy, Massachusetts. Our Mountaineer volunteers, along with help from Serenity and Emily from NeighborWorks, […]
Paul Ames Re-Joins MountainOne as Senior Mortgage Originator
MountainOne is thrilled for Paul Ames to re-join the residential lending team in the role of Senior Mortgage Originator. In this role, Ames will focus on originating single and multi-unit residential mortgages within MountainOne’s South Shore market. Peter Radigan, SVP, Residential and Consumer Lending Officer, commented, “we are excited to have Paul re-join MountainOne. Paul […]