Lee Bank Announces Promotions and Internal Reorganization

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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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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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