Michelle Peters serves as Vice President of Compliance and CRA Officer at The Village Bank in Newton, MA, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industries. In her role, she leads the bank’s compliance framework, regulatory oversight, and risk‑management initiatives, drawing on deep expertise in retail banking, lending, underwriting, operations, and quality assurance.
Prior to joining The Village Bank, Michelle held senior leadership roles at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) and its acquired firm, Bankers Advisory, where she directed national‑scale banking risk and operational consulting, regulatory compliance, and mortgage quality control engagements. Her work included oversight of multi‑state regulatory reviews, security management, and large‑volume reverification programs supporting lenders and servicers across the country.
Michelle began her career with 14 years at Cambridge Savings Bank, building a strong foundation in credit risk, consumer and mortgage lending, and frontline operational processes.
Michelle is an active community leader, serving on nonprofit boards and volunteering with several local outreach programs where she champions mission‑driven governance and community engagement. She is a graduate of the New England College of Finance.