Berkshire Bank Promotes Marullo to Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Springfield, MA: July 13, 2017- Berkshire Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Joseph Marullo to Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager from the current positon of Vice President.

Marullo will continue to be responsible for growing both Commercial and Industrial business as well as Commercial Real Estate lending. In addition, Marullo will expand relationships with products and services offered through the Bank's other business lines including Cash Management, Wealth Management, Insurance, Private Banking and Retail Banking.

Marullo has 15 years of banking experience and has been with Berkshire Bank since 2006. Prior to joining the Bank, he held the position of commercial credit analyst with TD Bank where he received formal credit training.

"For the past 11 years, Joe has been an integral part of the Pioneer Valley commercial team, making significant contributions to the Bank's growth and success in the local market," said Jim Hickson, SVP Commercial Regional President.

Marullo holds a BS in Finance from Quinnipiac University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. He resides in East Longmeadow, MA with his wife and daughter.

Marullo is located in the Pioneer Valley Regional Office at 19 Harrison Ave, Springfield, MA 01103. Joseph Marullo, SVP Commercial Relationship Manager, 413-564-6204, jmarullo@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 $9.3 billion in assets and 97 full service branch offices in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey and Pennsylvania providing personal and business banking, insurance, and wealth management services. The relocation of the bank's main office is subject to regulatory approval. The Company has a pending agreement to acquire Commerce Bancshares Corp., the parent company of Commerce Bank and Trust Company, a $2.2 billion bank with 16 branches in the Worcester, MA and Boston, MA markets. To learn more, visit www.berkshirebank.com, call 800-773-5601 or follow us on: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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