South Shore Chamber of Commerce

Member Spotlight: James Welch Elected Director of Randolph Savings Bank

James Welch, CPA, who currently serves on the Chamber Board of Directors and served as Chairman in 2002, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Randolph Savings Bank.

Welch, a Hingham resident, is a partner at BlumShapiro, New England's largest regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm. He recently joined BlumShapiro as a result of the merger with the regional accounting and business advisory firm of Needel, Welch & Stone which he joined in 1980 and where he served as Managing Princupal from 1994 - 2005.

Randolph Savings Bank President & CEO Jack Doyle announced Welch's election to the Board saying, "Jim brings a wealth of financial expertise to our Board as well as an outstanding record of community involvement. He also has significant board governance experience and a strong understanding of banking."

Visit Welch's Partner Profile on the BlumShapiro website: http://blumshapiro.com/profile/james-welch

Member Spotlight: Joseph Harold, President & CEO of Sagamore Plumbing & Heating, Graduates From Executive Program At Harvard Business School

Joe Harold, President & CEO of Sagamore Plumbing & Heating, Inc., graduated with a certificate from the Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School on March 25th, 2011.

Established more than 40 years ago, OPM is a rigorous, 9-week Executive Education program held over a 3-year period, for executives with at least 10 years of management experience and who hold a major equity stake in their company.

Participants represent a diverse range of organizations from around the world and hold dual roles as owner and CEO or COO of firms with annual sales ranging from five million to several hundred million dollars.

Sagamore Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been a member of the SSCC since 1996 and is located in Weymouth, MA.