Professional Profile: Charles O'Brien 2018
Charles O'BrienName: Charles O'Brien
Title: Chairman, Massachusetts Bankers Association
Company: Adams Community Bank
Location: Adams, MA
Birthplace: Bronx, NY
Family: wife – Lisa; children – Elizabeth, Michael
College: Pace University – BBA in Accounting
First outside of banking: Did public accounting for KPMG
First job in banking or allied field: European American Bank, Long Island
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Recently hosted CEO & senior workshop for industry updates; soon go to Washington DC to meet with elected officials on legislative matters. MBA annual convention is in May.
Hobbies: Time with family, skiing, golf, travel
Favorite book: “The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg
Favorite movie: any of the Bourne movies with Matt Damon
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Abraham Lincoln
Key to success (one idea): Treat others the way you’d like to be treated
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Teacher at the college level