Berkshire Bank's Kathryn Dube Recognized as Volunteer of the Year by United Way of Pioneer Valley

PITTSFIELD, MA, June 23, 2016 - Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, is excited to announce that Kathryn Dube, First Vice President Wealth Business Development Leader, has been honored by the United Way of Pioneer Valley as Volunteer of the Year for the 2015-2016 season.

Dube joined the United Way of Pioneer Valley Board of Directors in 2007 and committed to this position until 2017. As an affiliate of the United Way, she has also held other reputable titles, such as Chairperson of the Allocations and Impact Committee, Chairman of the Board and Founding Member of the Women’s Leadership Council in Western MA in 2013.

The award is based upon leadership, community engagement and core values, among other essential qualities. The United Way of Pioneer Valley granted the award to Dube on Wednesday, June 22  at the Log Cabin in Holyoke MA. Berkshire Bank is proud of Kathryn Dube’s accomplishments, and encourages her continued support of the United Way of Pioneer Valley.

About Berkshire Bank

Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) is the parent of Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®.  The Company, recognized for its entrepreneurial approach and distinctive culture, has $7.8 billion in assets and 93 full service branch offices in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont providing personal and business banking, insurance, and wealth management services. Berkshire Bank is the home financing and retail banking provider for the Massachusetts Teachers Association Benefits, MTA.  To learn more, visit www.berkshirebank.com, call 800-773-5601 or follow us on:  Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Berkshire Bank is the official bank of NESN’s Boston Bruins Coverage. 

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