Torrance
Childs, Former President of Private Banking at Boston
Private, 40-Year Boston Banking Veteran, Joins Berkshire to
Accelerate Client Growth & Experience
BOSTON, March 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.
(NYSE: BHLB), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, a
relationship-driven, community-focused bank with financial centers
in New England and New York, is
pleased to welcome Torrance Childs,
former President of Private Banking at Boston Private Bank &
Trust, to the Company as Chief Commercial Deposit Officer.
In his new role, Childs will focus on delivering personalized
service, customized solutions and an integrated platform across
commercial and private banking. He will report to Jim Brown, Senior EVP, Head of Commercial and
Private Banking. Childs will work closely with the Private Banking
team, led by Managing Director Beth
Mineo, and the commercial leadership team.
To support its growing team of talented commercial, private and
wealth management experts, Berkshire plans to relocate one of its
Boston financial centers to a
nearby location, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The new
full-service office on the first and second floor of One Post
Office Square will provide an integrated banking experience and
direct access to trusted advisors for existing and new commercial,
private banking, wealth management and retail clients. The office
is expected to open in early 2025.
"Torrance and I have worked together for many years before
joining Berkshire Bank," Brown said. "He is a well-respected
leader, an outstanding partner, and cares deeply about clients and
employees. Torrance's record over the years of driving strong
results will benefit Berkshire's
clients, employees, and shareholders across New England and
New York. We are thrilled to
welcome him to the team."
"I'm excited to join Berkshire Bank to support the growth and
success of our clients, employees, shareholders and communities,"
Childs stated. "Berkshire is
deeply committed to delivering a best-in-class client experience
and I look forward to working alongside the talented team to
continue expanding our capabilities."
Berkshire's Commercial and
Private Banking division serves individual, institutional,
business, professional services, healthcare, and non-profit
clients, as well as commercial real estate investors across New
England and New York. For more
than 175 years, Berkshire Bank has been the trusted advisor its
clients depend on for delivering tailored solutions with local
decisioning and personalized service provided by seasoned advisors
with industry-leading expertise.
ABOUT TORRANCE
CHILDS
Torrance Childs
has more than 40 years of experience in the banking sector, driving
sales and revenue growth while enhancing client experience. He
spent the last 15 years with Boston Private Bank & Trust, which
was later acquired by Silicon Valley Bank. During his tenure he
served as President of Private Banking, Co-President of Private
Banking, Head of Private Banking Offices and a Bank Director. Prior
to joining Boston Private he held senior leadership roles with Bank
of America, Fleet Bank, Bank Boston and Bank of New England. Childs
is a longtime active member of the Boston business and non-profit community,
having served on the boards of the Associated Industries of
Massachusetts and Boston Main Streets Foundation. He holds an MBA
from Northeastern University and a
bachelor's degree from Boston
University.
ABOUT BERKSHIRE HILLS
BANCORP
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) is the
parent company of Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven,
community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial
expertise to clients in New England and New York. With $12.4
billion in assets and 96 financial centers, Berkshire is headquartered in Boston and provides a full suite of tailored
banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking,
Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions.
For more than 175 years, the Bank has delivered strength, stability
and trusted advice to empower the financial potential of its
clients and communities. Newsweek named Berkshire one of America's Most Trusted
Companies and one of America's Best Regional Banks. To learn more
about Berkshire Hills Bancorp visit ir.berkshirebank.com.
Investor Contact
Kevin
Conn, Investor Relations
617.641.9206
KAConn@berkshirebank.com
Media Contact:
Alicia
Jacobs, Corporate Communications
413.242.6540
Ajacobs1@berkshirebank.com
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