Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and Different Leaf Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he studied history and political science. He grew up in Marlborough and is currently a resident of Worcester.
Stepalavich began his career offering computer repair and technology services to local businesses before moving to multiple roles in the healthcare and banking sectors.
These talent acquisitions are part of a broader effort to double down on Bay State’s 131-year history of being a resource for small businesses in the city.
While M&A activity is now a fact of life in the banking industry, Central Massachusetts banking and credit union leaders are still carefully weighing whether joining forces with others is the right move.