Board Members

Nancy K. Agostini

Nancy Agostini is a retired investigator for the Juvenile Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nancy joined Adams Community Bank’s Board in 1998. Nancy lives in Williamstown.

Nancy expressed that her favorite aspect of being a board member is being part of an organization that generously supports and embraces the communities it serves.

Richard A. Dunn

Rick Dunn is a retired Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at WhoSay, Inc. Rick has been an Adams Community Board member since 2003. He resides in Westfield and was formerly a North Adams resident.

Rick noted that his favorite aspect of being a board member is being part of a well-managed and continuously evolving community-focused institution.

Jeffrey Grandchamp

Jeff Grandchamp is an attorney and the owner of Grandchamp Law Offices, LLC. He joined Adams Community Bank’s board in 2011. He is currently a resident of Adams.

Jeff said that his favorite part of being a board member is working with the trustees and senior leadership team to develop and employ the resources and talents of the bank to enhance and improve the lives and possibilities of the county’s residents, businesses, and communities.

David Lipinski

Dave Lipinski works in real estate at Mountain Stream. David joined the Adams Community Bank’s Board in 2007. He resides in Adams.

David noted that his favorite aspect of being a board member is being a part of a dedicated and talented team working to help make a better bank for its employees, customers, and community.

Stephen Pagnotta

Steve Pagnotta is an attorney and partner at Donovan, O’Connor and Dodig, LLP. Steve joined Adams Community Bank’s board in 2006. He is a resident of Williamstown.

William “Smitty” Pignatelli

Smitty Pignatelli is a state representative for the fourth Berkshire District. He joined Adams Community Bank’s board in 2019. Smitty is a lifelong resident of Lenox.

Sheri Lee Quinn

Sheri Quinn is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and co-owner of Killeen Arace & Quinn, PC. Sheri joined Adams Community Bank’s board in 2020. She resides in New Ashford.

Sheri noted that her favorite aspect of being a board member is being part of such a community-based bank. She enjoys the challenge and opportunity to learn and contribute her experience and knowledge.

John Sinopoli

John Sinopoli is President, and CEO, of Synagex, an IT-managed services and cybersecurity company. John’s extensive financial sector exposure and IT and cybersecurity expertise will be indispensable assets to the Bank.

John joined the Adams Community Bank Board in the Spring of 2023. He lives in Pittsfield.

Francis A Waterman Jr.

Bigs Waterman owns and operates Waterman Excavating. Bigs joined the Adams Community Board in 2011. He lives in Cheshire.

William A. Young

Bill Young is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Berkshire Health Systems. Bill joined Adams Community Bank’s board in 2020. He resides in Hinsdale.

Bill stated that his favorite aspect of being a board member is the opportunity to use his experience and skills to help such a great organization as ACB.

Charles O’Brien
For 22 years, Charlie O’Brien served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Adams Community Bank. He resides in Williamstown with his wife Lisa and their dog Emma.

Charlie joined the Bank’s board in 1998, and has enjoyed watching Adams Community Bank evolve. He admires the growth and development of employee skills, customer relationships, and product and service offerings.

Julie Fallon Hughes
Julie Fallon Hughes joined Adams Community Bank in 2024 as President and Chief Executive Officer; becoming a member of the board that same year.

She has held various leadership positions in the banking industry over the past 16 years, including Regional President, Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking, and Market President. Julie is excited to return to her Massachusetts’ roots, living in Berkshire County.