Co-op Bank Welcomes VP, New Director of Facilities & Real Estate

08:25AM / Tuesday, April 07, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the appointment of Matthew Parise as its new VP, Director of Facilities and Real Estate.

In this role, Parise will oversee all aspects of facilities operations, property management, and long-term real estate planning. He will play a key role in ensuring all locations remain safe, efficient, and aligned with the organization's evolving needs.

"We're excited to welcome Matt to our team," said Gregg Levante, Co-op President. "His expertise in facilities management and real estate strategy will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our branches, workspaces and support our employees and customers across all of our locations."

Parise brings more than 28 years in managing building operations, leading capital improvement projects, and optimizing real estate portfolios at Beacon Bank, formerly Berkshire Bank, and Key Bank.

"I'm thrilled to join Co-op Bank and contribute to an organization that is guided by a strong community foundation," said Parise. "I look forward to working with the team to enhance our facilities, support our employees, and help create spaces that reflect the organization's mission and values."

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Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road.

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said.

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said.

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said.

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said.

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.

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