Greenfield Cooperative Bank Announces Several Key Promotions

Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of eleven dedicated and talented individuals on the team. These promotions reflect the bank’s commitment to recognizing internal growth, attracting experienced talent, and strengthening its focus on technology, community engagement, and lending services.

Michael Buckmaster is being promoted to EVP, Commercial Lending. Mike has been with the bank since 2020 leading the Commercial Lending Team and has over 30 years of experience in banking.  He will continue to lead our Commercial Lending activities as EVP.

Sean Sormanti is being promoted to EVP, Human Resources. Sean has been with the bank since 2019 leading our Human Resources department and has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and Benefits Administration. He will continue to lead our Human Resources activities as an EVP.

Shelly Malo is being promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Originator. Shelly rejoined the bank in 2024, as Senior Mortgage Originator, after previously working at Greenfield Co-op for 8 years in the early 2000’s.

Matthew Donovan is being promoted to AVP, Commercial Lender. Matt joined us in 2023 as a Senior Credit Analyst with several years of credit experience working for America Honda Finance. He was promoted to Commercial Lending Officer just last year and will now be an AVP working in that role.

Kristen Canedy is being promoted to Branch Manager Officer. Kristen joined the bank in 2020 and quickly rose the ranks to become the Branch Manager of our Northfield Branch in 2024. Kristen and her team did a great job shepherding the Northfield customers through the recent renovations to the building. She will now be an officer of the Bank.

Harlin Glovacki is being promoted to Branch Manager Officer.  Harlin joined the bank in 2022 and advanced quickly to become the Branch Manager of our Shelburne Falls Branch in 2024. He provides great assistance to our Treasury Management team that share the Shelburne Falls Branch and will be completing the New England School of Financial Studies program this year. He will now be an officer of the Bank.

Marina Connor is being promoted to Assistant Branch Manager & Lead Training Officer. Marina started with the Bank as a Teller in 2017 and has risen to Assistant Manager while also acting as our Lead Trainer over the past several years. She has developed, maintained, and lead the training program for the entire Retail division over that time and will now do so as an officer of the Bank.

“These promotions represent more than just new titles, they reflect the commitment to our community that our employees at GCB embody. We’re proud to recognize their hard work and dedication to our ‘customer first’ mindset,” said Tony Worden, CEO & President of Greenfield Co-op. “When we invest in our people we’re investing in the continued human experience that sets us apart. We are proud to have such a talented and committed team.”