PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) today announced the promotion to
Executive Vice President of Sean Gray, Retail Banking and Linda
Johnston, Chief Human Resources Officer by the Bank and the Bancorp.
“Sean and Linda have been instrumental in developing the distinctive
brand and culture of Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting BankSM,”
said Michael P. Daly, president and CEO. “They have contributed to our
growth as the largest locally headquartered regional bank, serving a
three-state market. These promotions recognize their many contributions
to building our Berkshire Bank team and enhancing our earnings strength,
as well as their leadership positions in our Company.”
Gray has served as Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, with
responsibilities including the development and implementation of all
retail banking strategies, branch activities and expansion, pricing,
consumer lending, marketing, call center operations, facilities, product
development and personal lines insurance. He joined the Bank in December
2006 as First Vice President of Retail Banking. Previously, Mr. Gray was
Vice President and Consumer Market Manager at Bank of America
responsible for the sales and service operations in the Cambridge,
Massachusetts market. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from
Bentley College. Mr. Gray serves as a trustee of the Colonial Theatre
and is a board member of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the
Berkshire Bank Foundation.
Johnston has served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources,
overseeing and directing the Company’s human resources functions
including compensation and benefits, performance and talent management,
training, recruitment, development, executive compensation, and
initiatives and practices that support the Company’s strategic
direction. Ms. Johnston also serves as a key advisor to the Compensation
Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Johnston has been part of
the Berkshire Bank team for more than 27 years. Ms. Johnston is a member
of the Society for Human Resources Management and the Northeast Human
Resources Association. A lifelong resident of Berkshire County, she
formerly served as a Director of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council
and is a past Co-Chair and Treasurer of the Berkshire County Sportsmen
for Land Preservation. She has also served as a volunteer for United
Way, Hospice and the American Cancer Society.
BACKGROUND
Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the parent of Berkshire Bank — America’s Most
Exciting BankSM – the largest locally headquartered regional
bank. The Company has $2.7 billion in assets and provides services
through 45 offices in Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Berkshire
Bank also offers the added benefit of providing its depositors 100
percent insurance protection, regardless of amount, based on a
combination of FDIC insurance and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF).
For more information, visit www.berkshirebank.com
or call 800-773-5601.
Source: Berkshire Hills Bancorp
Contact:
Berkshire Hills Bancorp
Fedelina Madrid, 413-236-3733
VP,
Marketing
fmadrid@berkshirebank.com