Greylock Federal Promotes Senior Vice President, Lending Officer

07:29AM / Thursday, May 21, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Tara McCluskey to Senior Vice President, Lending Officer.

"Over Tara's almost 30 years here, she has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to both our members and our community. Her passion, paired with her extensive mortgage expertise, will truly enable her to be a vital contributor to the senior leadership team," said Jodi Rathbun-Briggs, Chief Growth Officer. "I have no doubt Tara will continue to make a meaningful impact, bringing both strategic vision and heartfelt dedication to her new role."

McCluskey will be accountable for enterprise?wide lending strategy and growth plans, portfolio performance, regulatory compliance and leadership development across mortgage lending, consumer lending, asset quality and community development. She will balance growth, risk management, operational excellence and mission delivery while fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

"I am so grateful for this opportunity and for the trust Greylock Federal Credit Union has placed in me. Serving our members and supporting the communities we call home has been my passion for almost 30 years, and I look forward to continuing that work with even greater purpose," said McCluskey.

JamieEllen Moncecchi, Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, noted McCluskey's commitment to caring for the community.

"Tara has always brought a passion for our community to her work at Greylock. She really cares about our members and about helping them achieve their goals. We are all so happy to have her more deeply involved in leadership at the credit union," said Moncecchi.

McCluskey has experience in housing and community development, with a focus on expanding access to affordable homeownership. She has led the creation of multiple community development loan programs that remove barriers for low- and moderate-income households and for Black and African American borrowers, and she spearheaded Greylock's accessory dwelling unit lending program to help increase local housing supply and support stable neighborhoods. She serves on the Board of Directors for Elder Services of Berkshire County.

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires.com
11:59AM / Sunday, August 02, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After the bid for a new auditing company came back more than 30 percent higher, Pittsfield will stick with Scanlon and Associates.

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted, 4-2, to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit. CliftonLarsonAllen also responded to the bid, but came in costing $120,000 more.

“I have to go with saving money for the city. I mean, the discrepancy is too much of a difference,” committee member Karen Kalinowsky said.

“The city could have used for that difference over the next three years.”

This process was prompted by Rule 40 of the council rules and the City Charter, where in any year the City Council votes to hold a procurement process for an independent certified public accountant or firm to audit Pittsfield's books and accounts, the city must, through its Finance Committee with the assistance of the purchasing department, solicit requests for proposals or invitations for bids before June 1.

The council in March recommended that the purchasing agent draft a request for proposals and put it out to bid.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, who has vocally supported the independent audit for years, said the city doesn’t have to follow a bidding process for the professional service, “We are doing this so the public knows that we're being professional and are looking for other options, looking at what the best options are, and comparing them based on what they can offer and what the cost is.”

Board member Kathy Amuso said both CLA and Scanlon have comparable reviews with high recommendations. Especially considering the budget crisis Pittsfield is in, she moved to recommend Scanlon to the full council.

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