Meet the Team
Marianne S. Fresia, CTFA
Vice President, Trust & Private Banking
413.243.9232
Marianne brings 20 years of banking knowledge and customer service to the department. The last 10 years she has spent in the Wealth Management area of banking, focusing on trusts. She has completed course work at Cannon Financial Institute to obtain the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor designation.
Maurice Bowerman, CTFA
Vice President, Trust Services & Private Banking
413.243.9232
Maurice has been serving clients in the insurance and financial industry for over 35 years. In addition to his CTFA, he holds a B.S. in Business Administration/Finance from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Michelle Buffis
Trust Administration Coordinator
413.243.7621
Michelle is new to the banking world having worked as a paralegal/legal assistant for over 25 years (focusing on Estate Planning and Trusts for the last 7 years). Michelle earned her Associate’s Degree from Herkimer County Community College.
Tina Archambault
Client Services & Trust Administration
413.243.9240
Tina joins the team with 27 years of experience as a customer service professional, including 18 years specializing in trust services. She has extensive experience handling IRA, trust, investment, and estate accounts, as well as overseeing new account openings, asset transfers, and other operational functions.
Chuck Leach
President & CEO
413.243.9292
Chuck has almost 20 years of wealth management experience in leadership roles with larger organizations including TD Bank and Berkshire Bank. Given his background, he sits on Lee Bank’s Trust Committee and led the effort to gain trust powers and formalize the trust department.