Greylock Federal Promotes Vice President, Business Banking Officer II

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Chris Barry to Vice President, Business Banking Officer II.
 
"For nearly two decades, Chris has been a dedicated member of our Greylock team. Through the years, Chris has consistently demonstrated a proven track record of success by listening to our members' needs and supporting them through the process from start to finish," said Jodi Rathbun-Briggs, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. "One of Chris' strengths is the willingness to educate and help others on their path to entrepreneurship. In his new role, I know that Chris, and his team, will continue to provide this level of authentic and meaningful service to our existing and future business members."
 
In his role, Barry will service existing and new business members, work on business development, originate and underwrite commercial loans, and help to create and manage new products, services, and classes to serve the community.
 
Barry began his career with Greylock as a commercial credit analyst in 2006.
 
"In this work, I have the privilege of supporting our business members each step of the way, whether that's helping them to get started or expand on what they've worked so hard to build. In each case, it's great to see their businesses flourish and succeed. For our team at Greylock, that's really what matters the most, and in this role, I look forward to continuing to support our business members achieve their dreams," said Barry.
 
Beyond his professional role, Barry serves on the board of directors for the Berkshire Family YMCA, volunteers with the Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) initiative, and is actively involved with Berkshire Agricultural Ventures.
 
Barry lives in Lee with his wife, Christine, and has two daughters, Paige, and Quinn.
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Community Hero: Retired Senior Volunteer Program

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Administrative assistant Sherry Reardon, Director Lisa Torrey and volunteer coordinator Diane Monterosso.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For more than 50 years, generations of seniors have donated their time to community organizations in the Berkshires through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. 
 
In 2024, its 305 volunteers committed 40,699 hours across 44 stations. It is this commitment to the community that has earned the organization and its volunteers the title of April's Community Hero of the month. 
 
The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts. Nominate a hero here
 
RSVP is a national organization, funded in part by AmeriCorps Seniors, and sponsored locally by the city of Pittsfield. 
 
The Berkshire County program provides recruitment, training, and placement of seniors ages 55 and over as volunteers. There is a wide range of opportunities to suit anyone's strengths and interests, volunteers said. 
 
The program connects seniors to to more than 40 businesses, organizations, and nonprofits throughout the county, including Hancock Shaker Village, American Red Cross, Berkshire  Athenaeum, Berkshire Scenic Railway, Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center, Greylock Glen Outdoor Center
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, and more. 
 
State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier demonstrated that the total value of the work contributed by these volunteers is at least $800,000 per year,  if they were to calculate the 40,000 hours of service at $20 per hour, which for many is less than what the seniors made in their careers. 
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