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01.15.2010
New AVP of Loan Operations Joins Legacy

Pittsfield, Mass. – Legacy Banks has welcomed a new Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations according to an announcement today by Joseph Santora, Senior Vice President of Operations. Michael B. Galligan, of Ballston Spa, NY has joined Legacy Banks in this capacity and will be based at the bank’s Pittsfield headquarters location.

In his new role, Galligan will oversee the loan process including processing, funding and servicing. He brings with him over 10 years of extensive knowledge in mortgage banking, most recently coming from M&T Bank in Clifton Park, NY where he served as Mortgage Underwriter. He has held various positions with other institutions in the mortgage as well as consumer loan field. Galligan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Siena College in Loudonville, NY.

Santora noted that Galligan’s significant background in mortgage banking including underwriting and mortgage insurance coupled with his commitment to the customer experience will serve Legacy well. He added, “The process that a loan application undergoes following origination is extremely complex and detailed. It is important to have a streamlined, thorough and accurate loan processing procedure that results in timely closings and satisfied customers. We look forward to the contributions that Michael will make to this process as he puts his experience and skills to work in the role of overseeing loan operations at Legacy.”

Legacy Banks is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It employs 197 people and has nineteen offices throughout Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York. Legacy offers Personal Banking, Mortgage Lending, Commercial Services, Insurance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Credit and Debit Card products, and Online Services.