Country Bank Announces Officer Promotions

Posted on February 3, 2020

Country Bank President and CEO, Paul Scully, is pleased to announce recent staff promotions.

Kendra Radner, who has been with the Bank for seven years, has been promoted from Credit Officer to Vice President, Credit Portfolio Officer. Ms. Radner has extensive experience in the credit risk management area and has been an integral part of the credit team. Ms. Radner holds an MBA from Western New England University in Business Administration and Management. She also holds a Bachelor of Finance from Florida State University.

Jennifer Bujnevicie and Laura Dennis have been promoted from Regional Officers to Assistant Vice Presidents. Collectively both ladies contribute 34 years of experience at Country Bank; both began their professional banking careers as tellers and have grown within the organization to oversee the Retail Banking division. Together, they bring a wealth of experience to the retail branches and are focused on providing the Bank’s customers with exceptional customer service throughout its branch network. Both Ms. Bujnevicie and Ms. Dennis hold Associates Degrees in Business Administration and Management from New England College of Business and have attended the New England School for Financial Studies.

Newly appointed officers include Dianna Lussier, Nicole Goncalves, and Antonio Palano. Ms. Lussier has been promoted from Risk Manager to Risk Management Officer. During Ms. Lussier’s 15 year tenure with Country Bank, she has worked within various roles, including Accounting Representative and Financial Reporting Analyst. Ms. Lussier holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Accounting from Worcester State College and has attended the New England School for Financial Studies.

Nicole Goncalves has been promoted from Accounting Manager to Accounting Officer. During Ms. Goncalves 19 year tenure with the Bank, she has worked in various roles, including Reporting and Business Analyst, Profitability Administrator, Loan Servicing Representative, and Data Analyst. Ms. Goncalves holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Western New England University and has also attended the New England School for Financial Studies.

Antonio Palano has been promoted from Loan Servicing Manager to Loan Servicing Officer. Mr. Palano began his banking career with Country Bank 12 years ago as a Teller and has grown within the organization in various roles that include Collections Representative and Loan Servicing Supervisor. Mr. Palano has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Springfield Technical Community College.

Country Bank’s philosophy is to promote from within when possible and is committed to providing opportunities for continued learning and development to all of its staff.