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Massachusetts
BrentBean IIAVP, Business & Government Deposit Services413-594-6698141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Brent Bean IIAVP, Business & Government Deposit Services
141 Elm Street
Brent's primary goal is to be a resource and trusted partner for municipalities, institutions of higher learning, and businesses throughout western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. In both his personal and professional life, Brent strives to be honest, hardworking, and respectful at all times. In addition to current duties, Brent is President of the Westfield City Council and a member of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. His interests include fishing, playing soccer, the stock market, cooking, and traveling.
TomCebulaSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender(413) 564-2611141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Tom CebulaSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender
141 Elm Street
Tom oversees the small business lending division for Westfield Bank and is the Bank's liaison for all U.S. Small Business Administration lending activities. Additionally, he is responsible for all government lending programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Outside the office, he is actively involved with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center and is a guest lecturer at American International College and Springfield College. Tom has coached basketball for over 40 years and is a member of the Minnechaug Regional High School Alumni Hall of Fame for his service and commitment to the community. He is also a member of the Ludlow High School Sports Hall of Fame for his outstanding coaching accomplishments. He is also a longtime basketball referee and baseball and softball umpire.
SharonCzarneckiVice President, Commercial Lender, CRA Officer(413) 572-4217141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Sharon CzarneckiVice President, Commercial Lender, CRA Officer
141 Elm Street
Sharon enjoys helping small businesses achieve their vision and believes that honesty and integrity are integral to the success of any relationship. In addition to her role as a commercial lender, she is the Bank's Community Reinvestment Officer. Outside of the office, Sharon is actively involved with the Westfield Boys and Girls Club, the Westfield State Foundation, and Amelia Park in Westfield.
BernardDonnellyVice President, Commercial Lender(413) 572-42411500 Main StreetSpringfield, MALearn more
Bernard DonnellyVice President, Commercial Lender
1500 Main Street
Bernie is well-versed in all facets of commercial lending, but his specialty is small business lending. His expertise in that area led to him receiving an SBA Lender of the Year Award in 2017, which is given to a small business lender for outstanding performance underwriting U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Outside the office, Bernie is a longtime basketball official and baseball umpire for youth and high school games.
TomDonnellyCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending413.572.4284141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Tom DonnellyCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending
141 Elm Street
Tom joined Westfield Bank in 2021 after spending 10 years in business development and account management positions. In his current role, he will be focusing on small business lending and hopes to leverage his prior experience to meet customer expectations, build relationships, and help grow the Bank's commercial lending portfolio. Outside of work, Tom enjoys coaching youth sports and golfing.
CraigLaceyCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending413.564.4221141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Craig LaceyCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending
141 Elm Street
Craig is new to the banking industry, but he has hit the ground running. He was part of the hard-working team that helped small business customers apply for and receive Paycheck Protection Program loans in 2020 and 2021. A western Massachusetts native, he believes in creating a friendly and respectful banking experience and is always looking to help better the community around him.
ColinDunnCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending413.564.6681141 Elm StreetWestfield, MALearn more
Colin DunnCommercial Loan Administrator, Small Business Lending
141 Elm Street
A western Massachusetts native and recent college graduate, Colin aspires to give back to the area where he grew up and help the small business owners that have shaped this region. In college, he served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, volunteering at events like Relay for Life, Best Buddies, and Toys for Tots. He plans to continue his community involvement efforts as well as join local organizations he feels he can make an impact on.
Connecticut
ToddNavinSenior Vice President, Commercial Lender413-572-4275977 Farmington Ave.West 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 Lender860-480-8247977 Farmington Ave.West Hartford, CTLearn more
John PemberVice President, Commercial Lender
977 Farmington Ave.
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.