ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank has named John Scarpa Jr. as senior vice president of compliance and risk management. 

 

In this role, Scarpa will lead the bank's compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy, ensuring the institution continues to meet and exceed regulatory standards while supporting sustainable growth.

 

Scarpa brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including a tenure as a national bank examiner with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

 

During his time with the OCC, Scarpa led complex regulatory examinations and risk assessments across institutions of varying sizes, gaining deep insight into regulatory expectations, risk frameworks, and governance practices.

 

"John's expertise and leadership in compliance and risk oversight make him an exceptional addition to our executive team," said Julie Fallon Hughes, bank president and CEO. "As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, having someone with his depth of experience is critical to ensuring we uphold the highest standards of integrity and risk management on behalf of our customers and community."

 

Scarpa holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is a certified financial risk manager and a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. As a native of Lee, he said he is excited to raise his family back home and engage in the local community.