PITTSFIELD, Mass. — John C. Law will take over as vice president for administration and finance at Berkshire Community College. 

 

In his new role, Law is the chief financial officer of the college and supervises other administrative functions, including information technology, facilities and food services.

 

Law has almost 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently serving as president and chief executive officer of Williamstown Savings Bank until it merged with Hoosac Bank in 2012. He also held the role of executive vice president of MountainOne Financial Partners, where he was responsible for retail banking and marketing.

 

"Throughout his years working in the Berkshires, John has proven himself to be an outstanding member of the business community," said BCC President Ellen Kennedy. "His extensive financial knowledge and broad experience in the business, government and not-for-profit sectors will be a great benefit for our institution.”

 

Prior to specializing in financial services, he worked on the staff of U.S. Senator Joseph Biden Jr. in Washington, D.C., as a legislative correspondent.

 

Law, who has been very active in community and economic development organizations in the Berkshires, has served as president of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and Northern Berkshire United Way.

 

A resident of Niskayuna, N.Y., he holds a bachelor's degree from Williams College and an Masters of Business Administration from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.