MountainOne Announces 2024 Officer Promotions

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Betsy Kapner, Jessica Andrews, and Lisa Mineau
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne, a full-service financial institution headquartered in North Adams and serving the Berkshires and Boston's South Shore, announced the promotion of several employees to new positions.

"We are proud to recognize the talent and dedication of our Mountaineers with these well-deserved promotions. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to our values plays a vital role in MountainOne's growth and success. We look forward to their continued contributions as they step into these new roles." said Robert Fraser, president and CEO.

Berkshire Officer Promotions

Betsy Kapner has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing Manager at MountainOne's headquarters location in North Adams. Betsy joined MountainOne in July 2013, and recently celebrated her 10 year anniversary. Betsy has deep knowledge and expertise in marketing compliance requirements. She demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, and excels at meeting deadlines, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and contributing meaningfully to every project. Betsy's expertise and team-oriented approach make her invaluable to her team and to MountainOne.

Jessica Andrews has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Deposit Compliance & Fraud Administration Officer at MountainOne Bank's North Adams location. Since joining in 2005, Jessica has developed a deep understanding of the deposit compliance environment and helps leads the administration of the bank's Fraud Reporting Platform. Her involvement in compliance projects demonstrates her leadership and commitment to MountainOne's Core Commitment of Regulatory Accountability. This new role is a fitting tribute to her ongoing efforts and success.

Lisa Mineau has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Senior Human Resources Operations Officer at MountainOne in North Adams, MA. Over her 43-year career, Lisa has adapted to change and taken on increasingly significant responsibilities. She started as a teller at North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank and then as a Customer Service Representative in Community Banking before finding her passion in Human Resources in 2002. Lisa's recently enhanced role includes oversight of payroll, benefits, and personnel administration. Lisa's high integrity, energy, and multitasking skills make her a valuable asset to the HR team.

 


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North Adams School Committee Applauds Award Winner, Hears Budget

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Superintendent Timothy Callahan presents his first Superintendent's Award to Brayden Canales. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Tuesday voted to send a recommending fiscal 2027 budget to a public hearing and congratulated the newest recipient of the Superintendent's Award. 
 
Drury High School senior Brayden Canales is graduating at the top of his class with 33 college credits and a grade-point average of 4.3.
 
"In addition to his impressive list of college courses, he has rounded out his transcript with several Advanced Placement and project based learning courses," said Superintendent Timothy Callahan, adding, "I had the honor to be Brayden's principal when he began a Drury."
 
Canales is a member of both the Nu Sigma and Pro Merito honor societies and received the Principal's Award for having the top five average in his class all four years and the Rensselaer (N.Y.) Institute of Technology award for science and math as a junior outside of the classroom.
 
He's also been a member of the soccer, hockey and baseball teams and this year was presented the Berkshire County Ice Hockey Officials Association's Sportsmanship Award for his leadership. Canales has also been a peer mediator, student ambassador, among other activities.  
 
He plans to pursue a major in architecture but has not yet selected a college. 
 
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence is awarded to students who have achieved not only academically but in leadership and community service. 
 
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