Greylock Promotes Collins and Garrett to Assistant Vice President

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union has promoted Donna Collins, CUDE to Assistant Vice President of Employee Training and Development and James Garrett LSS-BB, SPHR to Assistant Vice President of Human Resources.
 
"We are grateful to have industry leading professionals on the Greylock team," said Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer JamieEllen Moncecchi. "Their dedication to Greylock has reflected their deep commitment to our mission, vision and values. I am honored to formally recognize their contributions."
 
Collins joined Greylock in 2013 when she became the organization's inaugural Director of Employee Training and Development. She leads a team of three professionals that create and facilitate programs for all employees that strengthen Greylock's inclusive workplace, and creates opportunities for internal career development and employee engagement. Prior to joining Greylock, Collins held similar training and human resource positions with area banks. She holds a Bachelor's of Business Management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) certification from the Credit Union National Association. She previously served on the board of Berkshire Business and Professional Women and resides in Lenox.
 
Garrett came to Greylock in the fall of 2020 and brought his experience in personnel operations amidst a pandemic, filling the role of Manager of Human Resources. As the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, he will oversee the growth of Greylock's evolving Human Resources Department. Prior to joining Greylock, he served for 12 years in the U.S. Army, followed by another 15 years as a civilian employee for the Department of the Army. He holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University, and a certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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