Peter Albero Named Next President & CEO

photo of Peter Albero in his officeGreenfield, MA (January 8, 2026) — Greenfield Savings Bank is proud to announce that Peter Albero, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will become the Bank’s next Chief Executive Officer and President. Since joining GSB in September 2023, Albero has strengthened the bank’s financial operations and guided strategic initiatives. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry, he brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to community banking.
Albero will succeed Thomas J. Meshako, who will retire in early 2026 after leading Greenfield Savings Bank with distinction. Under Meshako’s leadership, GSB achieved significant growth while maintaining its mission of serving customers and communities with integrity.
“Peter’s leadership and financial acumen make him the ideal choice to guide Greenfield Savings Bank into the future,” said Thomas J. Meshako, current CEO and President. “His dedication to our values and his vision for innovation will ensure continued success.”
Albero says he’s excited to lead a bank that makes a real difference for customers and communities. 
“GSB helps people buy homes, supports small businesses, and gives back generously to local non-profit organizations,” Albero said. “I look forward to building on that strong foundation and positioning the Bank for future success.”
He also shared his vision for the future: “Over the next few years, we’ll focus on leveraging technology and working more efficiently to enhance profitability and drive growth. That growth will allow us to invest even more in the communities we serve.” 
Albero noted that GSB will continue to prioritize exceptional customer service while offering competitive products and services that rival those of larger banks.
Before joining GSB, Albero served as Chief Financial Officer at Salisbury Bank & Trust. He also worked as a risk advisory consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). For more than 26 years, he held senior roles in the Financial Controller group at Morgan Stanley. Albero is a licensed CPA in the State of New York and holds a BS in accounting & finance from Manhattan College and an MBA in finance & international business from New York University.