Berkshire Bank Hires New Wealth Adviser

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Bank has appointed Tanya Haas as vice president/wealth adviser.

Beginning her banking career in the Berkshires 26 years ago, 16 of those spent previously at Berkshire Bank, Haas has returned to the Wealth Management Team.
 
Haas will be responsible for client relationship management, trust administration and new business development, working to increase the Berkshire Bank Wealth Management portfolio. Before returning, Haas held a leadership role as an assistant vice president/client relationship manager for Alexandra Dest Capital Management. During her previous time at Berkshire Bank, she served as a Trust Officer, administering and retaining trust investment relationships for the group.
 


"Tanya's expertise in new business development and trust administration, paired with her 26 years of prior experience in the financial field here in Berkshire County, will help to lead and strengthen our Wealth team. She is committed to a customer focused approach, maintaining strong client relationships," said Janice Ward, senior vice president/wealth adviser and senior fiduciary officer.
 
Haas received an associate’s degree in business and banking and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor Designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. Active in her community, she volunteers with the Money Management Program at Elder Services of the Berkshires and the Make A Wish Program of Northeast New York.

She is a native of Berkshire County and currently resides in Pittsfield with her husband Adam and son Brett.

 


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Marionette Shows At Ventfort Hall for Children

LENOX, Mass. — The puppeteer Carl Sprague will return to Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum in Lenox with Rapunzel for two holiday vacation week marionette performances. 
 
The dates and times are Saturday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 29, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague after.
 
Sprague, who has appeared annually at Ventfort Hall with his "behind the scenery" mastery, has been a puppeteer since childhood.  He inherited a collection of 60 antique Czech marionettes, each about eight inches tall that were assembled by his great-grandfather, Julius Hybler.  Hybler's legacy also includes two marionette theaters. 
 
Also, Sprague has been a set designer for such motion pictures as "The Royal Tenenbaums" and Scorcese's "The Age of Innocence," as well as for theater productions including those of Shakespeare & Company. 
 
Admission to the show is $20 per person; $10 for children 4-17 and free for age 3 and under. Children must be accompanied by adults.  Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Reservations are required as seating is limited and can be made on line at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or by calling (413) 637-3206. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
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