Country Bank welcomes Christopher Stevens as First Vice President, Compliance & CRA Officer

August 8, 2025 — Country Bank, a leading full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Stevens as its new First Vice President, Compliance & CRA Officer. Christopher’s extensive background in regulatory compliance and community reinvestment will strengthen the Bank’s commitment to integrity, customer trust, and community impact.

“We are excited to welcome Christopher to the Country Bank team,” said Miriam Siegel, Chief Culture & Development Officer. “His extensive knowledge and expertise in Compliance and CRA are already making a meaningful impact, playing a pivotal role in supporting our continued growth and our commitment to responsible banking. With decades of experience and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, Christopher’s leadership aligns seamlessly with our dedication to the communities we serve and our core values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Prosperity.”

Christopher brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including his most recent role as Senior Associate at KPMG in Boston. There, he assisted large financial institutions with their highest-priority consumer compliance initiatives, helping clients strengthen internal audits, monitoring and testing programs, lending reviews, and regulatory remediation.

His extensive professional background includes serving as a retail branch manager, a bank compliance examiner at both state and federal agencies, and a subject matter expert in compliance. He has led numerous compliance reviews covering the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Truth in Lending (TIL), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Flood Protection Act, Fair Lending (ECOA), and Unfair Deceptive Acts and Practices (UDAAP), among others.

“I am honored to join Country Bank and contribute to its longstanding commitment to its customers and communities,” said Christopher Stevens. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to ensure we maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and community reinvestment.”

About Country Bank: Established in 1850, Country Bank has a rich history of supporting personal and business banking customers through financial solutions with FDIC and DIF insurance for added security. Country Bank is a full-service $2B mutual community bank serving Central and Western Massachusetts with 15 banking centers and 2 business offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, Springfield, Uxbridge, 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.