North Brookfield, MA— North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announces the retirement of Donna Boulanger from the Bank’s Board of Directors effective January 12, 2026. Ms. Boulanger’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary era of leadership, growth, and community impact that has defined her remarkable career.
Ms. Boulanger has been a driving force in the Bank’s success over the years, most notably during her role as President and CEO from 2008 to 2022, as the first woman to lead the bank since it was founded. Her leadership steered the Bank through a transformative period of growth and strategic expansion. Under her guidance as President and CEO, the Bank’s asset size more than doubled, significantly strengthening its financial standing and enhancing its ability to serve customers throughout the community. During her tenure, Ms. Boulanger led the acquisition of Family First Bank, a strategic move that expanded the Bank’s footprint, enhanced service offerings, and strengthened its commitment to maintaining local banking relationships. Upon retirement from the Bank, Ms. Boulanger served as the Chair of the NBSB Board of Directors. She also served on the Boards of the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF), the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Boston, and the Federal Reserve of Boston (FRB).
 
“Donna brought a wealth of knowledge and information to the Bank Board,” said Roland Gauthier, current Chair of the NBSB Board of Directors. “Her presence and contributions at Board meetings made all of us better Board members. Donna gained the respect of her peers and the Federal and State regulators, and the Board will miss her guidance.”
 
As Ms. Boulanger steps down from the Board, NBSB takes this opportunity to celebrate her contributions and the foundation she established for the future generations of leadership. The Bank extends its heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes to Donna as she enters retirement.