Pittsfield Co-op Promotes Schumann and Lawler

PITTSFIELD, MA—June 5, 2023—The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (The Co-op) announced at its annual board of directors meeting on May 16^th that it had promoted Edward Schumann to Vice President, Compliance and Lisa Lawler to Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager.

“Ed and Lisa are outstanding employees,” stated J. Jay Anderson, president and CEO. “Both of them have been critical to the success and growth of The Co-op this past year plus, and Ed for several years by ensuring the institution remains compliant through managing our regulatory process and procedures.”

Schumann joined The Co-op in 2012 and served in a variety of branch administration roles until 2017 when he was appointed the compliance officer. Earlier in his career, he worked for National Iron Bank in branch administration and loan origination. Schumann received his bachelor’s of science from Queens College.

Lawler joined Pittsfield Cooperative Bank in 2022, and has been responsible for all incoming business lending and commercial real estate applications, preparation of commercial loan documentation, loan closing, and portfolio management. She attended Berkshire Community College and resides in Dalton with her family. Prior to joining the The Co-op, Lawler worked for MountainOne Bank and TD Bank. 

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About Pittsfield Co-op:

Incorporated February 15, 1889, the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has been proudly providing customer-focused banking and lending services for the Berkshire community for over 130 years. As an independent, full-service community bank, we have a deep history helping residents, regional businesses, the cultural arts and not-for-profit organizations. Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has branch offices and ATMs located in Pittsfield, Dalton, Great Barrington and Hinsdale.

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank was named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Commercial Lenders in Massachusetts and the first of all banks headquartered in the Berkshires by Banker & Tradesman in 2022. Member FDIC. Member DIF. Equal Opportunity Lender.