MountainOne President and CEO Robert J. Fraser Elected 2024-2025 Chair of Mass Bankers Association

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Aug. 27, 2024 - PRLog -- MountainOne is pleased to announce that President and CEO Robert J. Fraser was elected as chair of the Mass Bankers Association (MBA), a one-year post which began on July 1, 2024.

In welcoming Fraser as the 2024-2025 chair, Kathleen Murphy, President and CEO of MBA said, "Bob is a demonstrated community partner, and we are thrilled to welcome him to this role.  We appreciate his leadership for our organization, especially as we work to continue to support and advance our industry within the Commonwealth."

"I am honored to have been elected to the position of chair by my peers," said Fraser, who joined MountainOne in 2007 and has served as its President and CEO since 2014. "I truly enjoy working with our members and with the Mass Bankers professional staff team to achieve the strategic priorities for the association."

Fraser noted that key focus areas already in full swing for 2024-2025 include creating greater awareness of the role of banks and their positive impact on communities across the Commonwealth and expanding the association's engagement with the industry's emerging leaders.

Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only Association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.

About MountainOne

MountainOne is a mutual holding company headquartered in North Adams, MA. Founded in 1848, MountainOne Bank provides a complete array of personal and business banking and electronic services. MountainOne Bank is Member FDIC and Member DIF. Products and services are offered at full-service offices in the Berkshires (Pittsfield, North Adams, Williamstown) and on Boston's South Shore (Quincy, Rockland, Scituate).

The financial advisors of MountainOne Investments offer securities and advisory services through Commonwealth Financial Network®, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered through CES Insurance Agency or MountainOne Investments.  MountainOne Bank is not a registered broker-dealer or Registered Investment Adviser. MountainOne Bank and MountainOne Insurance are not affiliated with Commonwealth. MountainOne Investments' main office is at 85 Main Street, Suite 100, North Adams, MA 01247. (413) 664-4025

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