Country Bank Appoints Thomas Dufault as Senior Vice President, Retail Lending

March 29, 2024 - Country Bank, a leading financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Dufault as the Senior Vice President of the Retail Lending Department. With an impressive thirty-five years in the mortgage industry and an entrepreneurial and construction background, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role.

Tom has gained extensive experience in construction standards, business acumen, and process improvements throughout his career. His diverse background, including being a previous business owner, makes him the ideal candidate to lead Country Bank's Retail Lending team.

In addition to his professional achievements, Tom is also committed to community service. He has served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity North Central MA for ten years, with the past four years as the Board President. Tom supports various charitable initiatives, including the United Way of North Central MA, the American Cancer Society, Heifer Project International, and the Alzheimer's Association. He has also served on various committees and boards in the town of Rutland where he lived for twenty-six years with his wife and two daughters.

"I am excited to join Country Bank and contribute to its continued success in helping customers obtain their dreams of homeownership," said Tom. "I will focus on offering innovative products to help meet our customers' needs with a simple application and approval process while offering a superior customer experience. I am eager to make a difference for the retail lending team and for our customers.”

"We are incredibly pleased to welcome Tom to our leadership team; his extensive background in Retail Lending brings an exciting level of strategic insight and direction to the Country Bank brand of Community Banking. His commitment to strategic and empathetic leadership, community support, and entrepreneurial spirit align with our iSTEP Corporate Values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Prosperity. We are proud that Tom has chosen Country Bank as his Employer of Choice," stated Miriam Siegel, First Senior Vice President and Chief Culture & Development Officer."






About Country Bank
Country Bank is a full-service $1.8B mutual community bank serving Central and Western Massachusetts with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton and Worcester. With a commitment to personalized service and community involvement, Country Bank offers individuals, businesses, and municipalities a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Country Bank is a member of FDIC, DIF, and the SUM network. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322-8233 or online at countrybank.com.