Bianchi Nominates Business Owner, Community Leader for Position
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| Mary McGinnis |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Daniel Bianchi nominated Mary McGinnis to become director of administrative services, a position previously held by Donna Mattoon. Bianchi is nominating the local business owner and community leader to the position, which is located in the mayor's office and includes serving as the city’s public information officer and coordinating and leading a variety of special initiatives.
"I am very impressed with Mary's commitment to and vision for Pittsfield, and with her years of volunteer service to makes the Berkshires a better place," Bianchi said. "She knows both the challenges and the potential we have here in Pittsfield, and is dedicated to making our city function well, be attractive to investment, and be a great place to live."
McGinnis was raised in Pittsfield, where she graduated from St. Joseph's High School and the Pittsfield Public Vocational School of Practical Nursing. She worked at the Berkshire Medical Center for 34 years, most recently in the quality management deptartment, patient safety division. She just finished a three month workplace campaign executive position with the Berkshire United Way on behalf of Berkshire Health Systems.
McGinnis is also the owner of Gallery 25 and Mary's Carrot Cake. She is the chair of First Fridays Artswalk and serves on the city's Cultural Development Board and on the Board of Directors for Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.
In addition, she taught youth racquetball for 24 years at the Pittsfield YMCA and also served as the vice president of the Women's Club. McGinnis has been honored with awards for her work from the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, Berkshire Health Systems, Lee Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Pittsfield Inc., and others.
She lived in Lee for 17 years, where she served as the president of the Lee Chamber of Commerce for four terms and as the chairwoman of Lee Founders Weekend for 13 years. She and her husband Kevin McGinnis moved back to Pittsfield several years ago.
"I am thrilled by this opportunity to serve the community I love and know so well, and I look forward to working closely with Mayor Bianchi and everyone at City Hall and throughout our beautiful city," McGinnis said.
McGinnis' appointment will be voted on by City Council at the April 23 meeting.
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