Cathy Velez

Cathy Velez currently serves as Market President and Managing Director of Retail Network, Retail Administration, and Deposit Operations at Berkshire Bank since May 2024, overseeing the growth and profitability of 83 Financial Centers and a team of over 450 colleagues. Prior to this role, Cathy spent 25 years at Webster Bank, where significant positions included Senior Managing Director of New England Private Client, focused on expanding the Private Client Program and managing a diverse team of 35 relationship managers, and Senior Vice President roles that encompassed banking center sales and service, regional management, and branch management, with responsibilities spanning teams of up to 84 employees. Cathy holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Cambridge College.