Albany, New York — Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank in New England and New York, is pleased to announce Shane Rauh has joined the bank as vice president, business banking officer. In this role, Rauh will be responsible for serving the needs of small and mid-sized business clients in New York’s Capital District.
Rauh has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with special expertise in addressing the unique needs of business clients.

"We are thrilled that Shane has joined the Berkshire Bank team in the Capital District,” said Robert Nichols, senior vice president, Business Banking. “His banking industry experience will be a strong asset to the clients we serve. He is a strong advocate for his clients and will be a key driver of our growth in the region.”
Before joining Berkshire Bank, Rauh was vice president, commercial relationship manager at Pioneer Bank. Prior to that role, he held various roles at Broadview Federal Credit Union.
A resident of Colonie, New York, he is active in his communities, serving on the board at Crossroads Center for Children in Rotterdam, New York, where he is also a member of its Capital Campaign Committee.
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About Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank is a relationship-driven, community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial expertise to clients in New England and New York and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), headquartered in Boston. With $12.4 billion in assets and 96 financial centers, the Bank 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, Berkshire 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, visit BerkshireBank.com and follow Berkshire on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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