BOSTON — David J. Coughlin, a private and commercial banking professional, has joined Berkshire Bank's growing private banking team as a senior vice president, private banking, serving the Boston market.  

 

Berkshire Bank is a leading community bank with financial centers in New England and New York.

 

"We are very excited and pleased to welcome David to our team," said Elizabeth Mineo, managing director of private banking. "The role supports our continued commitment to provide exceptional service, advice, customized lending, and liquidity management solutions, delivered by experienced bankers embedded in the communities we serve." 

 

At Berkshire, Coughlin will be responsible for new business development in the Boston market and supporting private banking clients with a full suite of financial solutions tailored to help them reach their individual goals.

 

He brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry within the Boston area. He has worked with professional service firms, privately held middle market businesses, and high-net worth individuals and businesses. Most recently, he spent 20 years with Boston Private Bank and later Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, where he was managing director of SVB Private. Prior to joining Boston Private, Coughlin also held commercial banking roles with Citizens and State Street Bank. 

 

He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Boston College, serves on the Advisory Board of the Laboure Center Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston and resides in Milton with his spouse.