MountainOne Bank Promotes Commercial Portfolio Manager

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the promotion of Peter Barrow to commercial portfolio manager.
 
In this role, Barrow supports the success of MountainOne's commercial lending relationships.
 
"This role gives me the chance to continue building on the fundamentals I've learned and deepen my work with our commercial portfolio," said Barrow. "I'm grateful for the support of my colleagues and excited to keep growing with MountainOne."
 
He brings financial insight, credit analysis expertise, and collaboration to the lending process, working closely with commercial loan officers and business clients to ensure financing solutions are well-structured and aligned with business needs. Barrow will also monitor and manage existing loan relationships to support long-term portfolio health and client growth.
 
Barrow joined MountainOne in January 2022 as a commercial credit analyst and was promoted to senior commercial credit analyst in October 2024. His prior industry experience includes serving as a senior financial specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
 
Barrow holds a degree in finance from Siena College (now University). He makes his home in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with his wife, Olivia, and their two Australian Shepards, Navy and Nellie. In his spare time, Barrow enjoys activities with family and friends, outdoor pursuits, and attending local events.  He previously served as a coach for the Adams Cheshire Police Athletic Basketball League and as assistant coach for Adams Cheshire Youth Football.
 
"Peter's promotion reflects the consistency and care he brings to his work every day," said Dick Kelly, Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Risk Officer at MountainOne. "His experience and steady judgment strengthen our team and support the continued growth of our commercial credit operations."

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MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next President

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search. 
 
The finalists were selected by the MCLA Presidential Search Committee and will participate in on-campus visits scheduled for the weeks of April 6 and April 13.
 
The successful candidate will replace President James Birge, who is retiring at the end of the term. 
 
The four finalists are David Jenemann, Michael J. Middleton, Sherri Givens Mylott, and Diana L. Rogers-Adkinson.
 

David Jenemann
David Jenemann is dean of the Patrick Leahy Honors College and professor of English and film and television studies at the University of Vermont, where he oversees recruitment, retention, curricular innovation, and advancement for an interdisciplinary college serving undergraduates from across the university, including UVM's campuswide Office of Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research. 
 
An internationally recognized scholar, he has published three books and numerous articles, with research spanning intellectual and cultural history, mass media, and the intersection of sports and society.
He holds a doctor of philosophy from the University of Minnesota and completed the Institute for Management and Leadership in Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
 
 
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