Hickson Rejoins Berkshire Bank as SVP Commercial Regional President
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jim Hickson has rejoined Berkshire Bank as senior vice president/commercial regional president for the Pioneer Valley and Connecticut markets.
In his new role, Hickson will focus on growing the Commercial Lending Business, as well as, expanding relationships with products and services offered through the bank's other business lines, including wealth management, private banking, insurance and retail banking.
Hickson brings to the bank more than 26 years of financial experience. His previous roles include Commercial Banking Team Leader for People's United, SVP ABL Relationship Manager Berkshire Bank, and also held positions within TD Bank, KPMG Consulting and Fleet Capital.
"We are very pleased to have Jim return to the bank in this new role. Jim's appointment further demonstrates our commitment to the Pioneer Valley and will enable Berkshire to continue to develop our already strong presence in Connecticut, under the direction of SVP, commercial regional leader Peter Samson," said senior executive vice president of commercial banking George Bacigalupo.
Hickson holds a bachelor's degree from Boston College and an MBA from Boston University. He is board chair and president of the Board of Directors for Common Capital, a board member for the New England Certified Development Corporation, and serves on the Wilbraham Friends of Recreation. Jim resides in Wilbraham with his wife and three daughters.
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