After 175 Years of Service, County Bank Opens in Longmeadow
By Seth Stutman | Photos by Country Bank
Published in Longmeadow Neighbors | November 2025
Meet the team: Angelica Coelho – Assistant Manager, Jonathan Rivera – Banking Center Specialist, and Alcie Rodriguez – Banking Center Specialist.
For the past 175 years, Country Bank has been serving the Pioneer Valley and following through on its mission to be “Made to Make a Difference.” Now they’ve opened a Longmeadow branch to make banking even easier for the residents of Longmeadow.
While they are making their Longmeadow debut, Country Bank has been making differences since 1850. Country Bank’s mission is to grow mutually beneficial relationships with customers, community, and team members. A full-service, two-billion-dollar mutual community bank, Country Bank’s reach extends to more than a dozen offices throughout the state. With a commitment to personalized service and community involvement, Country Bank offers individuals, businesses, and municipalities a comprehensive range of banking products and services.
Unlike national banks, local community banks are able to not only help customers with their financial well-being, but also help improve the wellbeing of the communities they call home. Upon entering a community, Country Bank looks to their location to mold their services and outreach.
The staff at the new 919 Shaker Road branch have enjoyed meeting the community and partnering with local nonprofits on new projects. The new Longmeadow location is led by Melissa Stefanowich, Assistant Vice President and Retail Banking Officer. This experienced and friendly team is passionate about building relationships and is deeply committed to serving their new neighbors.
“We believe in working hard, being accountable, finding answers and giving back to the communities we serve,” said Stefanowich. “Our team is committed to our Core Values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Prosperity.”
“When we listen to our customers and learn what’s important to them, when we promise to support each other and strive always to do the right thing, we can have a positive impact on our customers and our community,” they say. “By working hard, being accountable, finding answers, and giving back. That’s not just what we believe in; it’s what we were made for.”
MEET THE PRESIDENT AND CEO!
Country Bank is currently led by its first female President and CEO, Mary McGovern, who brings more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. A results-driven executive, Mary is recognized for her authentic leadership style that blends innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
Since stepping into the role, she has embraced opportunities to inspire others and elevate women in leadership, from speaking engagements to mentorship. She serves on the boards of the Massachusetts Bankers Association, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Housing Authority—extending her impact beyond banking into community well-being.
Mary’s leadership and achievements have been recognized by the Worcester Business Journal and Hannaford Supermarkets, honoring her as one of Massachusetts’ outstanding women in business. She remains dedicated to advancing Country Bank’s mission while empowering its people, customers, and communities to thrive.
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