MountainOne Insurance Named a “Top Insurance Employer” for the Fifth Time by Insurance Business America
MountainOne Insurance Agency, Inc. has been recognized as a “Top Insurance Employer” by Insurance Business America for the fifth time, further solidifying its reputation as a standout leader in the industry. The company previously earned this title in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. This award is based on several key factors, including MountainOne’s workplace culture, […]
MountainOne President & CEO Robert J. Fraser Elected 2024-2025 Chair of Mass Bankers Association
MountainOne is pleased to announce that President and CEO Robert J. Fraser was elected as chair of the Mass Bankers Association (MBA), a one-year post which began on July 1, 2024. In welcoming Fraser as the 2024-2025 chair, Kathleen Murphy, President and CEO of MBA said, “Bob is a demonstrated community partner, and we are […]
MountainOne Recognized as One of the Top 40 Best Places to Work
MountainOne is pleased to announce that it has been named a Best Place to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing, LLC, formerly known as Cape & Plymouth Business Media, LLC. MountainOne is recognized as one of 40 companies within and beyond the South Shore to receive this honor. All nominations were evaluated based on […]
MountainOne Bank Named Among Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts by Boston Business Journal; Will Receive Corporate Citizenship Award at September 5th Ceremony
MountainOne is excited to announce it has been named one of the Commonwealth’s top corporate charitable contributors by the Boston Business Journal. MountainOne will be honored with a Corporate Citizenship Award in September at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. The 2024 Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts list honors companies that gave $100,000 or more to […]
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 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’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 […]
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 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 […]