True North Announces Leadership Changes
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| Rob Abel |
"Dick Lamb founded True North in 1997, and has served as president since that time. He has done an outstanding job, and has been planning for this transition for some time. Dick will continue to serve as president of True North Insurance Agency, and we are very excited about announcing Rob's new role as CEO of True North Financial Services," Crowe said.
"I'm very pleased with Dick's faith in my abilities, and am eager to begin this next step in my career. I also look forward to continuing to serve both my individual and business clients," Abel said.
Lamb noted "I welcome Rob as a talented and energetic leader. I've watched his growth over the years, and know he'll do a great job. We both look forward to maintaining the high level of service our clients have come to expect from True North."
In 2010, True North marked another milestone with its conversion to the Commonwealth Financial Network, bringing additional resources, technology and support to True North clients. True North has 25 employees in four offices, and provides financial and insurance services throughout Berkshire County and beyond.
True North is a subsidiary of MountainOne, which also includes Hoosac Bank, Williamstown Savings Bank, South Coastal Bank, and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins.
MountainOne Financial Partners, headquartered in North Adams, has combined assets of more than $850 million and nearly 225 employees. Hoosac Bank, Williamstown Savings Bank and South Coastal Bank provide a broad range of banking services for personal and business customers. Hoosac Bank, established in 1848, has offices in North Adams and Williamstown; Williamstown Savings Bank, founded in 1892, has an office in Williamstown; and, South Coastal Bank, founded in 1868, has offices in Rockland, Scituate,and Quincy. Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins Insurance Agency, founded in 1927, and one of the largest property and casualty insurance agencies in Western Massachusetts, serves personal and business customers through offices in North Adams, Adams, Williamstown and Pittsfield.
