SPRINGFIELD, Mass.–Glenn S. Welch has been named president and CEO of Freedom Credit Union here, succeeding Barry F. Crosby, who is retiring. Crosby has been with Freedom CU since 2003.
Welch spent 17 years at the former Hampden Bank, including two years as president, before the bank was acquired by Berkshire Bank. He then served as EVP with Berkshire Bank. Welch previously also served as vice president, middle market banking group at Fleet Bank.
The $522-million Freedom Credit Union has 27,247 members.