Greylock Federal Welcomes Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Following an extensive search, Greylock Federal Credit Union has announced the hiring of Michael A. King, CPA, as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. 
 
King brings extensive banking and finance experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, capital and liquidity management, plus team development and management.
 
"We are excited to have a person with Mike's skills and background join the Greylock family," said President and CEO John L. Bissell. "His experience and depth of knowledge make him a welcome addition to our leadership team."
 
As a member of the senior management team, King is responsible for assisting the overall financial management of the credit union, ensuring financial stability and sound financial strategy balanced with the best interests of the membership. His input will be key to the strategic direction and vision of the CEO and Executive Vice President. Additionally, King will participate in the formulation and implementation of Credit Union policies and objectives, as well as long-range planning and forecasting.
 
"I'm thrilled to be joining this amazing team," King said. "Greylock does so many great things for our Members and our community, and I'm excited to be a part of that."
 
King has 15 years of financial services experience. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President/Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with Berkshire Bank, where he focused on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analytics for the $12 billion commercial bank. King holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
 
 King lives in Pittsfield with his fiancée Cheryl and their dog Beau.

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New Camp Is Safe Place for Children Suffering Loss to Addiction

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Last year's Happy Campers courtesy of Max Tabakin.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new camp is offering a safe place for children who have lost a parent or guardian to addiction. 
 
Director Gayle Saks founded the nonprofit "Camp Happy Place" last year. The first camp was held in June with 14 children.
 
Saks is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor who works at the Brien Center. One of her final projects when studying was how to involve youth, and a camp came to mind. Camp had been her "happy place" growing up, and it became her dream to open her own.
 
"I keep a bucket list in my wallet, and it's right on here on this list, and I cross off things that I've accomplished," she said. "But it is the one thing on here that I knew I had to do."
 
The overnight co-ed camp is held at a summer camp in Winsted, Conn., where Saks spent her summers as a child. It is four nights and five days and completely free. Transportation is included as are many of the items needed for camping. The camp takes up to 30 children.
 
"I really don't think there's any place that exists specifically for this population. I think it's important to know, we've said this, but that it is not a therapeutic camp," Saks said.
 
She said the focus is on fun for the children, though they are able to talk to any of the volunteer and trained staff. The staff all have experience in social work, addiction and counseling, and working with children.
 
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