Capital District Commercial Team Promotes David Niles to Senior Vice President Commercial Relations

PITTSFIELD, MA – September 10, 2015 – Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, is excited to announce the promotion of David Niles to Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager in Berkshire’s Capital District Region.

Niles is focused primarily on continuing to develop relationships with commercial real estate clients in the Capital District region. Niles has almost 40 years banking experience in commercial lending including previous roles at M&T Bank and Key Bank. Niles joined Berkshire Bank in 2009 as First Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager.

Scott Houghtaling, Commercial Regional Leader in New York commented, “Dave’s promotion to senior vice president reflects his years of experience in commercial real estate and his contribution to the success and growth of Berkshire Bank.”

Contact David Niles, SVP Commercial Relationship Manager
Niles is located at Berkshire’s Capital District Regional Headquarters: Capital District Regional Headquarters: 41 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. He can be reached at (518)729-1424 or dniles@berkshirebank.com.

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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 $7.5 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. In 2014, Berkshire Bank was named one of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies by the Boston Business Journal. To learn more, visit www.berkshirebank.com or call 800-773-5601. Berkshire Bank is the official bank of the Boston Bruins coverage on NESN.

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Media Contact:
Heidi Higgins
AVP, Marketing Officer
413.236.3756
hhiggins@berkshirebank.com