Country Bank welcomes Liz Chrystal as the Vice President of Project Management

April 3, 2025 — Country Bank, a leading full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Chrystal as the new Vice President of Project Management. Liz’s appointment represents an important step in the Bank’s continued focus on operational excellence and strategic growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Liz to the Country Bank team. Her extensive experience across financial services and healthcare, combined with her passion for project leadership and community impact, makes her an excellent fit for this role,” said Miriam Siegel, Chief Culture & Development Officer. “Liz’s strong commitment to innovation with focus on execution while providing superior customer engagement aligns with our Corporate Values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Prosperity. We are confident that her skills and leadership will enhance our project management function and capabilities driving our strategic initiatives forward.”

Liz brings over 16 years of project management experience to her role, including the last two years in the financial services industry. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Business Administration and Management and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Bryant University.

Her career began in project management roles across a variety of sectors, including commercial healthcare and IT professional services for government agencies. She later served on the IT executive leadership team at Baystate Health, a five-site integrated health system headquartered in Springfield, MA. Most recently, Liz was part of the senior leadership team at a financial services company where she led the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), Customer Success, and Business Solutions divisions.

Liz’s dedication to quality and excellence has been recognized throughout her career, including receiving the SHINE Award from Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan for her work in integrity and quality assurance.

“Joining Country Bank is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of project management within an organization that values innovation and community,” said Liz Chrystal. “I am eager to contribute to the bank’s continued growth and to support the positive impact it makes throughout the region.”

In addition to her professional contributions, Liz actively supports her local community through regular donations to the Springfield Rescue Mission and the Cupboard Pantry in West Springfield. She resides in Westfield, MA, and is deeply committed to making a difference in Western Massachusetts.

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 $2.0 billion mutual community bank serving Central and Western Massachusetts with 14 banking centers and 2 business offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, 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.