Legacy Banks Names Kim Mathews Vice-president, General Counsel

12:00AM / Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Kimberly A. Mathews

Kimberly A. Mathews has joined Legacy Banks as Vice President/General Counsel according to an announcement today by Legacy Banks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Williar Dunlaevy. Mathews will oversee all legal matters and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as the bank continues to grow and evolve in meeting the changing financial needs of customers.

While commenting on Mathews’ appointment, Dunlaevy said, “I am extremely pleased to welcome Kim Mathews to the Legacy Banks family."

"She brings with her a great deal of expertise in financial law and strong community roots – both of which add value to our organization. She is a welcome addition as we actively pursue opportunities to continue growing our organization."

Mathews comes from Developer Finance Corporation in Williamstown where she has served as Vice President and General Counsel for the past five years. Prior to that, she was Assistant General Counsel for Litchfield Financial Corporation as well as an associate with Bacon & Wilson, PC in Springfield.

Mathews holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a BA from the University of New Hampshire. A member of the Massachusetts Bar, she is a School Board Representative for Saint Agnes School in Dalton. Mathews resides in Windsor with her husband Chris and children, Connor and Kate