Thomas W. Kelly

Town: Williamstown

Age: 56

Birth date: September 26, 1946

Birthplace: Greensburg, Pa.

Occupation: President and CEO, Hoosac Bank, Chairman and CEO, Mountain One Financial Partners, M.H.C.

How I would describe myself: Dedicated, type A, great sense of humor.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Board of directors, Berkshire Visitors Bureau; board of directors, Berkshire Housing Development Corp.; finance committee, Northern Berkshire Health Systems; board of directors, Massachusetts Bankers Insurance Association; board of directors, Williams College Sideline Quarterback Club; Excel Committee and Care Campaign treasurer; Northern Berkshire Health Systems Corporator; MCLA.

Family: Wife Phyllis; daughters Kerry, 21, Colleen, 23; son Kevin, 28.

Education: B.A. from Grove City College, M.S. in administration, Graduate School of Business, Wichita State University.

Personal Hero/Role Model: Jack Welch, G.E. Chm. and CEO, retired.

Why is this person a hero/role model to you?: Great example of a successful CEO and business builder.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Named one of 125 businessmen making a difference in Mass. by Banker and Tradesman Magazine. Completion of Williamstown Financial Center, North Adams Financial Center and the affiliation with Williamstown Savings Bank to form Mountain One Financial Partners, M.H.C.

Personal Quote/Trademark Expression: “Customers don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”

The best advice you can give someone: Be persistent, be creative and never give up.

Most recent book read and author’s name: A Pirate Looks at Fifty by Jimmy Buffet

Favorite TV/radio show: 20/20, 60 Minutes

Pet peeve: Lazy people

Hobbies/Interests: Sailing, golf