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.

Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:23PM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.

"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."

The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.

Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."

"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."

The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a  $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.