Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) President and CEO Michael Daly will become chairman of the Pittsfield, Mass.–based banking company on Jan. 1.
Berkshire Hills’ board elected Daly as chairman on Dec. 13. Lawrence Bossidy, current chairman, will become the lead independent director of the board.
Berkshire Hills has assets of $5.5 billion and 73 branches in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. The company, parent of Berkshire Bank, first entered the Central New York market in 2011 with its acquisition of Rome Savings Bank and acquired DeWitt–based Beacon Federal in October.
(Sponsored)

“Borderline” Overtime Exemptions Require Careful Analysis and Precautionary Measures
Q: We have an employee who we believe is properly classified as exempt from receiving overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) but it is a “borderline” case. In

Asset Acquisition Strategies: Choosing Between Financing, Leasing or Buying
When acquiring business equipment or machinery, how you choose to pay can significantly impact your cash flow, tax strategy and long-term financial position. The three primary optionsare financing, leasing and
Contact Tampone at ktampone@cnybj.com


