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Exhibit 99.1
Berkshire Bank Promotes Veteran Executives Sean Gray and Linda Johnston
PITTSFIELD, Mass., July 9, 2010 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, Americas 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
Companys human resources functions including compensation and benefits, performance and talent
management, training, recruitment, development, executive compensation, and initiatives and
practices that support the Companys strategic direction. Ms. Johnston also serves as a key
advisor to the Compensation Committee of the Companys 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 Americas 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.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the parent of Berkshire Bank Americas 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.
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Contact:
Fedelina Madrid, VP, Marketing
fmadrid@berkshirebank.com
413-236-3733
Fedelina Madrid, VP, Marketing
fmadrid@berkshirebank.com
413-236-3733