Tag: berkshires

MountainOne Participates in Four 4th of July Community Events

On July 4th, 2023, MountainOne, a longstanding financial institution headquartered in the Berkshires, proudly participated in four Fourth of July community events, including the annual parade celebration in Pittsfield. Quoted in the Berkshire Edge article was Jonathan Denmark, President & COO, MountainOne Insurance, pictured alongside several of our Mountaineer volunteers and the ever-famous inflatable Mo. […]

MountainOne Insurance Named Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America

MountainOne Insurance, a full-service insurance agency with offices in North Adams, Pittsfield, and Williamstown, has once again been named a “Top Insurance Employer” by Insurance Business America in 2023. It is the fourth time that MountainOne Insurance was recognized, having achieved this distinction in 2019, 2021 & 2022. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized […]

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 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 […]

Jennifer Meehan Joins MountainOne as VP, Community Engagement Officer

MountainOne is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Meehan as Vice President, Community Engagement Officer. In her role, Meehan will drive MountainOne’s community engagement efforts throughout MountainOne’s footprint in the Berkshires and the South Shore. Meehan’s primary focus is on cultivating relationships with strategic community and nonprofit partners; directing MountainOne’s community dividend giving program; […]

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’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’s Matthew Lauro Highlights Commercial Banking in a Local Podcast

Matthew Lauro, SVP, Commercial Lending at MountainOne Bank, was recently interviewed in a ‘Right Here in Mass’ podcast by Ashley Mason, President & Founder of the Massachusetts Business Network. In the podcast, Lauro discusses a variety of topics, including his current role at MountainOne, the benefits of working for (and with) a local bank, a career […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 Sponsors Berkshire Running Foundation’s Steel Rail Races; MO Mile Kids steal the show!

Proceeds from flagship event benefit Ashuwillticook Rail Trail maintenance and expansion. MountainOne was excited to be the lead sponsor of Berkshire Running Center’s flagship event. This is MountainOne’s third year partnering with Berkshire Running Foundation, a nonprofit agency established to support the running community and promote a healthier lifestyle in Western Massachusetts. This weekend’s races […]

MountainOne Donates $10,000 to Berkshire Community Action Council

MountainOne announced that it has donated $10,000 to the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) as part of its 2024 Community Dividend Program. The BCAC is a non-profit human service organization that assists low-income residents of Berkshire County towards achieving sustainability and self-sufficiency. Working with the community to find creative and maintainable solutions that promote economic […]

MountainOne Bank Promotes Matthew P. Lauro to Senior Vice President, Western Massachusetts Commercial Team Leader

MountainOne is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew P. Lauro to Senior Vice President, Western Massachusetts Commercial Team Leader. In this elevated role, Lauro has assumed responsibility for the oversight, management, and growth of MountainOne’s commercial banking activities in Western Massachusetts. In addition to having the Western Massachusetts commercial lenders reporting to him, Lauro […]

MountainOne Investments Promotes Seth Shepard to Financial Advisor

MountainOne is pleased to announce that Seth Shepard of Adams, Massachusetts, has been promoted to financial advisor. In this role, Shepard determines a client’s financial objectives, offers strategic advice on products and services to meet client goals, and manages client assets through portfolio design and retirement solutions. Shepard’s focus is on asset management, portfolio management, […]

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 Engages Capeless Elementary First Graders with Storybook Reading Event

Local schools, libraries, summer program organizers invited to request a free reading The first-grade class at Capeless Elementary School recently enjoyed a surprise visit from some very special guests! Jennifer Meehan, Vice President of Community Engagement at MountainOne, stopped by the school to present and read MountainOne’s new children’s storybook, “How to Climb a Mountain,” […]