Adams Community Bank Taps New VP of Commercial Lending

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ADAMS, Mass. — Tracy McConnell joined Adams Community Bank as vice president of commercial lending. 

McConnell, a seasoned veteran in commercial lending, joins ACB with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked in other financial institutions in Berkshire County.

"We are thrilled to have Tracy as part of our Commercial Lending Division. Her extensive lending background and broad knowledge of the commercial industry strengthens our core team as we meet the growing needs of local business owners and commercial borrowers," said Charles O’Brien, President and CEO.

As vice president of commercial lending, McConnell will focus on further developing and expanding the bank's commercial client base and offering flexible lending programs to area businesses. 

"In a short time, Tracy has proven herself as an invaluable resource to the commercial team as she has helped the bank process a large volume of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans, quickly and efficiently," O’Brien said.

McConnell is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, business and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She received her Masters Banking Diploma from Stonier National Graduate School of Banking at UPENN. She also has earned various banking related diplomas from the American Bankers Association (ABA) banking school. 

She currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Berkshire Family YMCA. She is an AJY Fund board member, Advisory Committee chair for the Business Technology department at Charles H. McCann Technical School and is a member of the North Adams Rotary Club. She also enjoys volunteering her time as a U12 Boys Youth soccer coach in Williamstown.

McConnell can be reached through email at tmcconnell@adamscommunity.com or by phone at 413-749-1135.


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Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. 
 
Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
Registration is required for each event.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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