Melissa Aitken

Melissa Aitken, chief executive officer of The Country Club of Pittsfield, has worked hard to create a more inclusive cultural environment at the local institution, whose beginnings date back to 1897. Aitken has been with the country club in varying capacities since 2007. She has been instrumental in bringing together members of the community and is affecting change and growth in the Berkshire economy through the tourism and business sectors. A lifelong Berkshire County resident who resides in Dalton, Aitken credits her success to hard work and a belief in herself. “Channel your energy into positive thoughts—you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it!”