Ventfort Hall Appoints New Board President

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LENOX, Mass. — Alice Nathan, formerly Vice President of the Board of Directors at Ventfort Hall, has been appointed Board President.
 
Nathan came to the Ventfort Hall Board of Directors at the suggestion of a former board member more than 15 years ago. She has worn many hats including Chairman of Special Events and more recently head of the Ventfort Hall gift shop.
 
She studied at the University of Maryland and graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in art education. She taught art for two years at an elementary school before having two children. 
 
Always interested in antiques, she worked for a high end antiques dealer and managed her store for four years. She also was a personal shopper for Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Saks Fifth Ave., including managing the fur salons in Bloomingdale's and Macy's. She segued into interior design.
 
Nathan lives in Lee with her husband Irving Marks.

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Lee Bank Announces Promotions and Internal Reorganization

LEE, Mass. — Lee Bank announced promotions and internal reorganization to reimagine their consumer banking division. 
 
Key Promotions:
 
Michelle "Shelly" Bombardier – Lee Branch Manager
Shelly Bombardier has been promoted to the position of Lee Branch Manager. With a combined 17 years of experience at Lee Bank, Shelly brings a deep understanding of our customers' needs and a strong local connection. Shelly's ability to anticipate and problem solve will further strengthen our team's ability to better foresee and support our customers' needs. Outside of work, Shelly enjoys traveling to visit her granddaughter in Boston and watching her participate in her favorite sports.  When she isn't helping customers and visiting her granddaughter, she is spending time with family and friends.
 
Shelly's promotion follows the retirement of Lorita Trombly, who has dedicated 11 years to managing the Lee branch of Lee Bank, always with excellence and our customers in mind. After devoting over 40 years to the banking industry, Lorita looks forward to enjoying more time with her family and engaging in volunteer work during her well-earned retirement. Lorita's positivity and smiling face in the branch will be missed. The Bank and customers alike thank Lorita for her many years of service to our community and wish her the very best in this new chapter.
 
Alison Brigham – VP of Brand Experience and Community Impact
Alison Brigham has been promoted to Vice President of Brand Experience and Community Impact. In Alison's seven years at Lee Bank her work has helped the Bank embody our core values. As we enhance our processes and delivery channels, she will ensure we remain true to our roots and the brand that has brought us where we are today. Additionally, Alison's role involves showcasing our community impact through the Lee Bank Foundation's contributions, which provide valuable funding to the local non-profit ecosystem. In her personal time, Alison is dedicated to community service, serving on various boards including Link to Libraries, Flying Cloud Institute, New England Financial Marketing Association, EforAll, and the Finance Committee for the Town of Lenox. She is also an accomplished equestrian, competing in regional and national riding competitions with her horse, Eloise, and enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
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