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Newsletter 2026 V3 Article - Welcome to Our New East Longmeadow Branch

We’re excited to welcome members into our new East Longmeadow location and to become an even greater part of the Hampden County community. Whether you’re opening a new account, applying for a loan, or simply stopping by to ask a question, our team is ready to provide the friendly, personalized service that has been at the heart of UMassFive for nearly 60 years.

East Longmeadow Branch

While many of our members take advantage of our online and mobile banking services, we know there’s still something special about having a local branch where you can sit down with someone you know and trust. Our East Longmeadow branch gives both new and existing members another convenient place to access the financial guidance and support you’re looking for.

Meet Your East Longmeadow Team 

A new branch is more than just a new building; it’s a team dedicated to serving you! Our East Longmeadow employees are excited to welcome you through the doors, answer your questions, and help you navigate whatever financial goals are next, whether that’s buying a home, saving for college, planning for retirement, or simply managing your everyday finances. 

East Longmeadow Team
From L to R: Danny Albizu, Jessica Donais, Will Wilcox, Nia Recchia, Jowayne Cargail.

Will Wilcox, Branch Manager Will has twenty years of financial industry experience, most recently at Dutch Point Credit Union in Connecticut. He also served as a Training and Outreach Specialist, managed the organization’s financial coaching program, and is now a UMassFive Money Guide. 

Nia Recchia, Lead Member Service Specialist With 17 years of retail banking experience, Nia is passionate about delivering exceptional member service. She enjoys helping members find financial solutions while creating a welcoming and supportive branch environment. 

Danny Albizu, Member Service Specialist Drawing on 10 years of banking experience, Danny is dedicated to building relationships and helping members reach their financial goals. He is also an active volunteer with local nonprofit organizations.

Jessica Donais, Member Service Specialist. Jessica has extensive credit union experience, including leadership in branch operations and staff development. She also enjoys promoting financial literacy and has volunteered in local schools to help educate students about personal finance. 

Jowayne Cargail, Member Service Specialist / Floater Jowayne comes to UMassFive with experience in both branch and call center banking, assisting members with everyday transactions, account support, and fraud concerns. He is committed to providing knowledgeable, personalized service to every member.

Sam Einzig

Sam Einzig, UMassFive Wealth Advisor through LPL Financial

You may recognize Sam—he has been assisting our members with their retirement planning and investment needs for over six years as part of the UMassFive Wealth Management team. Sam will be stationed at our East Longmeadow location on Tuesdays.

To book an appointment with Sam, please visit: https://oncehub.com/SamEinzigMeeting

Come Celebrate With Us on Saturday, September 26!

Opening our doors is just the beginning! We're looking forward to officially celebrating with the community during our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 26 from 10am–2pm. You'll find additional details at the back of this newsletter. We hope you'll stop by, meet the team, and help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for UMassFive! 

 

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