Berkshire Bank Promotes Pioneer Valley VP

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Shaun Dwyer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Bank, headquartered in Pittsfield, has promoted Shaun Dwyer of Feeding Hills to first vice president and commercial team leader for the Pioneer Valley.

Having previously served as vice president and commercial lender in the same region, Dwyer has more than 16 years commercial banking experience in the Springfield market.

In his new role, he will assume leadership of the Pioneer Valley Commercial Lending Team, which works with business customers throughout the region's 12-branch network in Hampden and Hampshire counties. Dwyer will provide strategic direction as the team works with business customers to help them achieve their financial goals as well as expands and establishes customer relationships throughout all lines of business including lending, depository, insurance and wealth management.

"We are excited to welcome Shaun to this new role in the Pioneer Valley," said Patrick J. Sullivan, executive vice president of commercial banking. "Since joining Berkshire Bank in 2006, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to the business community as well as the expertise and leadership skills necessary to build upon our commercial banking success in this region. Shaun has close ties to the communities that we serve and will be a valuable asset to our commercial leadership team."

Dwyer had worked at TD Banknorth since 1996 as a credit analyst, portfolio manager and commercial lender. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is active with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Make-A-Wish Program and serves on the boards of the Springfield Riverfront Development Corp. and the Springfield Technical Community College Foundation.
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Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to assist with placing flags and markers at Veterans' gravesites. 
 
The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.
 
Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable, appropriate apparel and shoes, walking will be required throughout the cemeteries to place these flags. Instructions, flags, and markers will be provided, as well as soft refreshments and snacks.
 
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Veterans' Services Department at (413) 499-9433 to sign up as a volunteer or email veterans@cityofpittsfield.org.
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