Berkshire Bank Promotes Two to Branch Manager Roles

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Bank has promoted two retail banking employees to the positions of assistant vice presidents/branch manager.

Dana Robb serves as the branch manager of the Allendale branch in Pittsfield and Samantha Tanner serves as branch manager of the North Adams branch.
 
"It's exciting to see motivated people take on increased responsibilities," said Deanna Markham, VP/regional manager. "Both Dana and Samantha have a proven track record in the retail banking environment and are dedicated and committed members of our community. They are a valuable asset to the Berkshire Bank family."
 
Robb began his career with Berkshire Bank in 2005 as a teller at the Elm Street branch. Dedicated to the bank, Robb enhanced his role by taking on additional responsibilities and transitioning to various positions within the Elm Street branch. In 2012, he received a significant promotion to branch manager, which led him to lead the Otis branch, Dalton branch and most recently the Allendale branch.

Robb attended SUNY Cortland and is a graduate of the 2016 Berkshire Leadership Program. Committed to his community, he volunteers as a coach of youth sports in Dalton and is a proud foster parent and supporter of the Berkshire County Down Syndrome Family group.

Dalton Resident Ranks Third in National Snocross Race

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
06:18PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

Sal LeBeau on his machine with his sister, Kenna, in the black hat, and friend Brandon and his sister Alea.

DALTON, Mass. — At just 16 years old, Salvatore LaBeau is already making avalanches in the national snocross racing scene.

 

Last weekend, LaBeau raced in the Mount Zion Snocross National race in Ironwood, Mich., the first of eight races in the national circuit series. 

 

Competitions take place across national circuits, attracting racers from various regions and even internationally. 

 

Labeau rides for CT Motorsports, a team based in Upstate New York, on a 2025 Polaris 600R. 

 

This is LaBeau's first time competing on the CT Motorsports team. Years prior, he raced for a team owned by Bruce Gaspardi, owner of South Side Sales and Service in North Adams.  

 

Despite a bad first day on Friday when he fell off his snowmobile and didn't make the final, LaBeau carried on with confidence and on Saturday obtained his first national podium, placing in third for the Sport Lite class. 

 

"I'm feeling good. I'm gonna start training more when I come home, and go to the gym more. And I am really excited, because I'm in 11th right now," the Wahconah High student said.