Diane Giampa
When she talks about her work at Bay State Savings Bank and in her community, Diane Giampa often uses the word “relationships.” It’s not surprising, given that’s the reason she got into community banking in the first place.
John Hall
As senior vice president of commercial lending at Salem Five, John Hall is active in helping area businesses get off the ground and shift into expansion mode.
Bob Lamprey
Banking is in Bob Lamprey’s blood – even if he didn’t want it to be. “My father was a banker, and people always asked me if I was going to be a banker – and I always said no,” he said.
Edward Lomasney
As a youngster, Edward Lomasney watched his parents leave for their jobs in the business community, impeccably dressed in their suits, an image that impressed him. Today, son imitates father and mother as he heads out the door each morning on his way to Eastern Bank and the business community.
Willitts Mendonca
Community banking is a natural fit for Willitts Mendonca, for whom civic responsibility is a way of life.
John Merrill
As a lifelong Worcester resident, John Merrill is buoyant about the scope of the city’s recent economic revitalization.
Jim Nye
Jim Nye is the kind of CEO who truly believes in a open-door policy – though that may be a tad redundant in his case, since he’s more likely to be found greeting customers out in the lobby than cooped up in his office anyway.
Bruce Weisberg, RPA
Armed with a degree in hotel administration from the University of New Hampshire, Bruce S. Weisberg embarked on a career that would set the stage for his proclivity for helping people.
Robert Gillis Jr.
When Bob Gillis walks down the street in his hometown of Gloucester, cars beep and pedestrians wave, according to John Brennan, a vice president and senior trust officer at Cape Ann Savings Bank.
Kathleen Kelly
Kathleen Kelly not only brings her work home, she brings it to bed.
Erica LeMire
Whenever Haverhill Bank needs someone to lend a hand with a community activity, Erica LeMire is the first to help out.
John Murphy
Some call him “Mr. Everywhere,” but to John Murphy, artfully meshing his banking career with community service is what the executive has naturally grown to do.
William Parent
Since William Parent took the reins as president and CEO of Blue Hills Bank nearly three years ago, the bank has made big strides in giving back to the community.
William Quinn
William Quinn is sometimes called “The Lowell Five Boy Scout,” and for good reason.
Jonathan Towslee
Growing up in rural Vermont, Jonathan Towslee wasn’t exposed to a lot of diversity.
Sushil Tuli
Sushil Tuli’s narrative is a classic American success story, though he is modest and probably wouldn’t characterize it that way himself.
William Wagner
Bill Wagner’s three life rules encompass the same overall ideal: Take strict care of family, the community and work hard.
Joe T. Baptista Jr.
Joseph T. Baptista Jr., president and CEO of Mechanics Cooperative Bank – known to all as simply “Joe” – embraces a familiar role model as a bank president.
Connie Braceland
Some weeks, Connie Braceland attends community events five nights in a row and half her weekend.
Joel Crowell
Joel Crowell has worked his way up from the very bottom rung at the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod.
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