Berkshire Bank, a leading, socially responsible community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, announced that Greg Saint John, an experienced credit officer and banking industry veteran, was promoted to senior vice president, deputy chief credit officer & commercial credit director. He will report directly to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer Philip Jurgeleit.  

“I’m pleased to welcome Greg to the Credit leadership team with his expanded responsibilities as deputy chief credit officer,” stated Jurgeleit. “Greg’s vast experience, knowledge of Berkshire Bank, its customers and communities will help strengthen Berkshire as it continues on its path toward becoming a high-performing, leading, socially responsible community bank,” added Jurgeleit.

As a senior credit executive, Saint John will oversee all aspects of credit analysis, underwriting and administration within the Commercial Banking division. He will lead the development and implementation of technology enhancements to streamline operations and enhance analytical capabilities across the credit function. In addition, Saint John will manage Berkshire’s innovative Developmental Skills, Credit and Rotational (DSCR) internship and credit training program to attract, develop and retain the next generation of credit professionals.   

“As a Berkshire Banker since 2010, I am looking forward to utilizing my broad background to continue to elevate Berkshire’s strong culture of credit risk management while enhancing relationships with all our stakeholders,” stated Saint John.  

Saint John began his career at Berkshire Bank over a decade ago as vice president, regional credit officer and later advanced to become senior vice president, regional credit officer for Middle Market Commercial Banking. Prior to 2010, Saint John served as a portfolio manager/underwriter for KeyBank National Association, commercial credit officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and a commercial underwriter at Rhinebeck Savings Bank. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Marist College and is based at Berkshire’s regional headquarters in Albany, New York.