Hopkinton’s Brendan Tedstone was named director of clinical operations for Mary Ann Morse at New Horizons at Marlboro, which cited his “extensive experience and unwavering commitment to exceptional care.”

Tedstone, a former Hopkinton Select Board chair, first started working for Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. in 2014 as a floor nurse at the company’s health care center in Natick.

“From the beginning, Brendan’s dedication, expertise and passion for our mission were evident,” the company shared in a statement. “Over the years, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, eventually becoming the unit manager for the center’s memory care unit.”

Brendan Tedstone

Tedstone went on to serve as resident care director at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage assisted living community in Framingham before leaving for director-level roles in other organizations.

His return to the company was announced last month.

“We are delighted to welcome Brendan back to the Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. family,” the company stated. “In his new capacity as director of clinical operations, Brendan will carry forward our tradition of providing the highest quality care. He will be responsible for leading strategic business strategies, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Brendan will oversee a dedicated team of qualified personnel, working to streamline operations and enhance patient-centered care.”

Bristol County Savings promotes Haidri

Bristol County Savings Bank, headquartered in Taunton, announced the promotion of Hopkinton resident Amman A. Haidri to the position of assistant vice president/branch manager at its Franklin office located at 375 West Central Street. Haidri is responsible for the management of branch operations, customer relations and new business development.

Prior to his promotion, Haidri served as branch manager of the Franklin office for the bank. Previously, he held the positions of assistant vice president-retail branch manager at Bluestone Bank in North Attleboro and Plainville; vice president of finance and business development with Bluejay Diagnostics, Inc., in Acton; business development manager at Eastern Bank in Taunton and Sharon; and small business banker at Bank of America in Boston. His professional affiliations include being a member in the Overseas Pakistan Entrepreneur Network (OPEN) and the BNI All Pro Chapter in Foxborough. Active in the community, Haidri currently serves on the Finance Committee for the Franklin Food Pantry and is past chair of the Hopkinton Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Haidri earned his associate’s degree from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and his bachelor’s degree in business management with a minor in finance from the Pak-Aims Institute of Management and Sciences in Lahore, Pakistan. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Association’s New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College.

Blackstone Valley advisors recognized

James Valis and Gregg Manis, financial advisors at Blackstone Valley Wealth Management in Hopkinton, were recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Ascent Club for 2024. This distinction celebrates a select group of advisors on ambitious growth trajectories who have achieved excellence in financial guidance.

“On behalf of the entire team at LPL, I am thrilled to congratulate James and Gregg on their outstanding achievements in 2023,” said Julian Lopez, LPL’s executive vice president of independent advisor services relationship management. “By utilizing our proprietary technology and suite of customized services, James and Gregg have taken their business to the next level, allowing them to dedicate more time to building meaningful client relationships with families in and around Hopkinton/Middlesex County. Through their guidance, they have been instrumental in helping these families turn their aspirations into financial realities.”

Valis and Manis have been affiliated with LPL Financial, a leading wealth management firm, for 10 years. They serve clients based in and around Hopkinton and Middlesex County, providing comprehensive wealth management services.