Berkshire Hills Completes SI Financial Group Acquisition

Berkshire Hills Bancorp completed its acquisition of SI Financial Group and merged Savings Institute and Trust Company into Berkshire Bank.

May 20, 2019 Berkshire Bank | Berkshire Hills Bancorp | Richard Marotta | Savings Institute and Trust Company | SI Financial Group Amanda Koprowski

Berkshire Bank Launches New Re-Designed Website

Berkshire Bank launched its newly re-designed website. Developed in collaboration with ZAG Interactive, the new site will improve the user experience by being more consumer-focused and easier to navigate.

March 1, 2019 Berkshire Bank | Ken Seeber Amanda Koprowski

Berkshire Bank Promotes Cimino to Regional President, Mid-Atlantic

Berkshire Bank promoted Senior Vice President of the Retail Market Jeannine Cimino to regional president of the Mid-Atlantic region.

February 1, 2019 Berkshire Bank | Jeannine Cimino | Tami M. Gunsch Amanda Koprowski

Berkshire Hills to Acquire Savings Institute Bank and Trust

Berkshire Hills Bancorp signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire SI Financial Group and its subsidiary, Savings Institute Bank and Trust, in an all-stock transaction valued at $180 million.

December 12, 2018 Berkshire Bank | Berkshire Hills | Rheo A. Brouillard | Richard M. Marotta | Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company | SI Financial Group Amanda Koprowski

Marotta Succeeds Daly as Berkshire Hills CEO

Berkshire Hills Bancorp named Berkshire Bank President Richard M. Marotta CEO and president of the company and CEO of the bank. He succeeds Michael P. Daly, who has stepped down as CEO, president and director.

November 27, 2018 Berkshire Bank | Berkshire Hills Bancorp | Michael P. Daly | Richard M. Marotta | Sean A. Gray | William J. Ryan Amanda Koprowski

Berkshire Expands Mid-Atlantic Commercial Loan Team

Martha Morley joined Berkshire Bank as vice president, commercial loan officer. Morley will be tasked with continuing the bank’s growth initiatives by maintaining strong client relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region.

June 27, 2018 Berkshire Bank | Martha Morley ABF Journal

Grassroots ABL: Regional Banking Execs Upbeat About Economy

Regional banks play an important role in today’s economy, offering personalized services to small and middle-market businesses. They also are expanding into the ABL market to serve those customers. ABF Journal contributor Lisa Miller spoke with ABL executives from four regional banks who shared their thoughts on the economy, the impact of technology and working with alternative lenders.

June 6, 2018 ABL | Andy McGhee | Berkshire Bank | Bridge Bank | Christopher Hill | Mark Foster | Marquette Business Credit | Ron Vanek ABF Journal

Crumlish Joins Berkshire Bank ABL Team

Berkshire Bank hired Jim Crumlish as vice president, Asset-Based Lending and relationship manager. He will be based in Blue Bell, PA and serve the Mid-Atlantic Region.

March 28, 2018 Berkshire Bank | Jim Crumlish ABF Journal

Berkshire Bank Appoints Williams VP/ABL Officer

Berkshire Bank appointed Diane Williams vice president, asset-based loan officer for the Mid-Atlantic region.

February 7, 2018 Berkshire Bank | Diane Williams | Kenneth Kaestner ABF Journal

Berkshire Hills Completes Commerce Bancshares Acquisition

Berkshire Hills Bancorp completed the acquisition of Commerce Bancshares and the merger of Commerce Bank into Berkshire Bank.

October 17, 2017 Berkshire Bank | Berkshire Hills Bancorp | Commerce Bancshares | Commerce Bank & Trust ABF Journal