Background
McNiff, Russell John was born on September 1, 1943 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Patrick and Cecilia Leah (Hardman) McNiff.
McNiff, Russell John was born on September 1, 1943 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Patrick and Cecilia Leah (Hardman) McNiff.
Graduate in banking administration, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1968. Graduate in bank auditing, University Wisconsin, 1971. Graduate in bank marketing, University Colorado, 1977.
Auditor, Holyoke National Bank, 1969-1975; marketing officer, Old Colony Bank Hampden County, Holyoke, 1975-1976; assistant vice president, Old Colony Bank Hampden County, Holyoke, 1976-1978; manager marketing department, Old Colony Bank Hampden County, Holyoke, 1978-1980; director marketing, Old Colony Bank Hampden County, Holyoke, 1980-1983; vice president, Bank of Boston-Western, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1983-1986; vice president, Bank of Boston, 1986-1991; president, City Co-operative Bank, Holyoke, since 1991.
President American Institute Banking, Springfield, 1974-1975, national board directors, Washington, 1977. President Bank Administration Institute, Springfield, 1977-1979, St. Patrick's Parade Committee, 1972-1973. Trustee Holyoke Community College, 1977, Holyoke Young Men’s Christian Association, 1981.
Chairman of the Board C. of. C., Holyoke, 1974; board directors Holyoke Retirement Board, since 1977. Member Western Massachusetts Advertising Club, Lions (president 1978-1979).
Married Patricia Alice Murphy, November 3, 1962. Children: Russell J. Junior, William J., Kathleen L., Erin P., Timothy P.