Lee Bank Promotes Three to First Vice President

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LEE, Mass. — Lee Bank has promoted three long-tenured staff members, Paula Gangell-Miller, Christine Quetti and Brandy McKie, to the role of First Vice President in their respective departments.
 
Paula Gangell-Miller has been promoted to First Vice President of Deposit & Retail Operations. Paula first joined Lee Bank in 1988 and has held numerous roles from customer-facing to behind the scenes, which provides her, her current team and her colleagues with a backstop of deep banking knowledge. 
 
Christine Quetti has been promoted to First Vice President of Audit & Compliance. Chris initially started with Lee Bank in 1986, having the responsibility as the bank's internal auditor for many years before taking a few years away to raise her two sons, and then rejoining in 2012. She has been a front row witness to the bank's growth and progression. Her tenure with the bank is a testament to her loyalty and commitment.
 
Brandy McKie has been promoted to First Vice President of Retail Banking. Brandy joined Lee Bank in 2010 and has grown from the Universal Banker/Teller role to Branch Manager and now to running the entire branch network and all Retail channels. She has also played an essential role in several renovation and construction projects including the new branch construction in Pittsfield.
 
"All three of these individuals exemplify who we are as a bank. They operate with an incredible attention to detail, perform at a high level every day, are never afraid to roll up their sleeves to assist their colleagues and all have shown long term loyalty to Lee Bank," said Lee Bank President Chuck Leach.
 
 

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Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits

LEE, Mass. — The Lee Bank Foundation has announced the allocation of $56,700 in grants to ten organizations serving the Berkshire region, marking its second funding round of 2024. 
 
These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.
 
The following organizations are recipients of the Lee Bank Foundation grants:
  • Berkshire Bounty
  • Berkshire South Regional Community Center
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Western MA
  • Blackshires
  • Community Access to the Arts
  • Elizabeth Freeman Center
  • Focus is Our Children
  • Greenagers
  • Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
  • Roots Rising
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of funding can access the application and additional details via the Community Impact section of Lee Bank's website (https://www.leebank.com/community-impact/donations-sponsorships.html). The application deadline for the next cycle is September 1st, 2024.
 
Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to qualify for grant consideration. The Foundation prioritizes programs that aim to narrow income and opportunity disparities within the Berkshire community. Funding requests should align with the Lee Bank Foundation’s focus areas, which include education, food security, economic development, health services, and mentorship initiatives.
 
Each organization is eligible to receive grant funding once within a 12-month period.
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