As part of Berkshire Bank’s Commercial Banking team expansion, Kenneth Kaestner joined the bank as senior vice president, Asset-Based Lending regional leader of the mid-Atlantic region.

Kaestner brings more than 20 years of ABL experience to the bank. Prior to Berkshire Bank, Kaestner held the title of SVP, team leader and relationship manager at PNC Business Credit. In this role, he was responsible for managing a team, enhancing business development and contributing to overall growth for the company.

As SVP, ABL regional leader for Berkshire Bank, Kaestner will supervise a team of ABL relationship managers, portfolio managers and administrative support personnel to develop new ABL business relationships in the mid-Atlantic region. He will also utilize his regional and community knowledge to maintain and grow an existing customer base.

“Kaestner will be instrumental in leading the bank’s initiatives in driving growth and retention through an integrated sales and relationship strategy throughout the mid-Atlantic footprint,” stated Michael D. Carroll, EVP, Commercial Lending. “We are thrilled to have an experienced professional to support Berkshire Bank’s commitment to the region and our customer focused approach as we continue to grow and pursue our strategic objectives.”