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Massachusetts
ChristopherFagerVice President, Commercial Lender(413) 572-42841500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Christopher FagerVice President, Commercial Lender
1500 Main Street
Chris specializes in middle market commercial and industrial lending and is a firm believer that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. His community service includes sitting on the board of directors for the Children’s Study Home and being a member of the distribution committee for the Community Foundation of Western Mass. His hobbies include golf, coaching his two sons' year-round sports teams, and his pet Boxer named “Cassius.”
RichardHanchettSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender(413) 564-26561500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Richard HanchettSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender
1500 Main Street
A commercial lender for almost 35 years, Rick's area of expertise is commercial and industrial financing for mid-size businesses. His goal is to provide an emphasis on service and to offer financing guidance and recommendations to new and existing businesses. Over the years, he has volunteered for many civic organizations and is currently Vice President and Board member of a local non-profit organization and a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Steering Committee. In his spare time, Rick enjoys spending time with his family.
BrittneyKelleherVice President, Commercial Lender(413) 572-42781500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Brittney KelleherVice President, Commercial Lender
1500 Main Street
Named one of BusinessWest's 40 Under 40 and a past winner of the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Award, Brittany specializes in small business, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial lending. Outside of the office, she is a member of the Western Massachusetts chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association and sits on the board of Springfield Technical Community College's Technology Park. Past service includes being a board member of the Young Professional Society of Springfield, the Holyoke Rotary Club, and Viability. Her interests include traveling, being outdoors and her dog, Odie.
AllenMilesExecutive Vice President and Senior Lender(413) 572-42221500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Allen MilesExecutive Vice President and Senior Lender
1500 Main Street
Al began his career at Westfield Bank in 1998 and has been the Senior Lender since 2005. In 2008, he was promoted to his current role of Executive Vice President. Prior to joining Westfield Bank, he held commercial lending positions at various regional and community banks. A Springfield native, Al strongly believes that local businesses are vital to the economic wellbeing of any community. He is a graduate of American International College and currently resides in Longmeadow, MA.
KevinRolfeVice President, Commercial Lender413) 572-4220141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Kevin RolfeVice President, Commercial Lender
141 Elm Street
A past winner of the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellowship, Kevin specializes in small business and middle market lending. He strives to be both reliable and accountable to both his customers and coworkers, regardless of the need. In addition to being a Rotarian, he is a past Treasurer of the Volleyball Hall of Fame and a former high school basketball coach. He enjoys playing and watching sports, playing with his kids, woodworking, and boating.
WayneWebsterVice President, Commercial Lender(413) 598-31861500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Wayne WebsterVice President, Commercial Lender
1500 Main Street
A longtime and respected commercial lender in the greater Springfield and Hartford areas, Wayne seeks to foster relationships built on his core values of honesty and mutual respect. He is a Trustee of Bay Path University and President of The Horace Smith Fund, an organization that was established to provide scholarship and fellowships to students from Hampden County. His hobbies included, golf, traveling, and taking road trips with his wife and two children.
Connecticut
ToddNavinSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender(413) 572-4275Farmington AvenueWest Hartford, CTLearn more
With 30-plus years of commercial lending experience in Connecticut, Todd is well-known and highly respected in the greater Hartford business community. In addition to his general commercial lending expertise, he also specializes in higher education and private school lending, healthcare financing, and asset-based lending. Despite his many years of experience, Todd strives to broaden his skills to improve his ability to service clients better. He is an avid golfer and active in his local church.
JohnPemberVice President, Commercial Lender(860) 480-8247Farmington AvenueWest Hartford, CTLearn more
John PemberVice President, Commercial Lender
Farmington Avenue
John is a customer-focused commercial lender who values open communication, transparency, and creative solutions. He specializes in commercial and industrial lending options for mid-size and small businesses and is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management, where he was a Michael J. Piette Honors Recipient. Active in the community, John is chair of the Hartford Young Professionals committee of the Real Estate Finance Association and is a member of the Economic Development Committee for the Town of Haddam, CT. He enjoys boating on the CT river his wife and daughter and volunteering at the local farmers’ market.