David J. Coughlin, an experienced private and commercial banking professional, joined Berkshire Bank’s private banking team as a senior vice president of private banking for the Boston market.

“We are very excited and pleased to welcome David to our team,” Elizabeth Mineo, managing director of private banking at Berkshire Bank, said. “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 Bank, Coughlin will be responsible for new business development in the Boston market and the support of private banking clients with a suite of financial solutions.

Coughlin has 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, now a division of First Citizens Bank, where he was managing director of SVB Private. Coughlin has also held commercial banking roles with Citizens and State Street Bank.