About Us

Welcome to Lee Bank!

Founded in 1852, Lee Bank began at a time when the town of Lee was shaped by farming, marble quarries, mills, and skilled trades. Immigrants brought talent and ambition, neighborhoods formed around churches and schools, and a strong sense of self-reliance defined the community. From the very beginning, Lee was a place where relationships mattered—and that spirit continues to guide us today.

While Lee has grown into a modern, 21st-century town, it remains deeply connected to its roots. The welcoming nature, strong work ethic, and authenticity of small-town New England continue to define the communities we serve throughout Berkshire County.

For more than 170 years, Lee Bank has remained an independent community bank, grounded in the same principles that shaped our founding: exceptional service, sincerity of purpose, and simplicity in banking. As we’ve grown and expanded across the region, those values have remained constant.

We live these values every day by empowering our employees, supporting our customers, and reinvesting in our communities. We help our neighbors buy homes, grow businesses, finance projects, make thoughtful financial decisions, and support the organizations and initiatives that strengthen Berkshire County.

The banking industry has changed dramatically over time, but our philosophy has not. While some institutions pursue growth for growth’s sake, we believe that better is better. Free from shareholder pressure, we focus entirely on what matters most: long-term relationships, local decision-making, and delivering consistent value. That commitment defines us as Berkshire County’s Premier Relationship Bank.

We pair modern online and mobile banking tools with a strong network of local branches and personal, in-person service. Technology enhances our work, but relationships remain at the center of everything we do. Our employees live and work in the communities we serve, and they are our strongest connection to the people who trust us with their financial lives.

Lee Bank’s commitment to community stretches back to our founding in 1852. Since then, our contributions and sponsorships have supported a wide range of organizations, events, and initiatives across Berkshire County. In 2021, we established the Lee Bank Foundation to further strengthen and formalize that long-standing mission of community reinvestment.

In 2025 alone, the Lee Bank Foundation distributed $250,180 in grant funding to 49 local organizations. Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded a total of 218 grants, distributing more than $1.09 million to nonprofits serving Berkshire County. As an independent, community-based bank, Lee Bank does not have obligations to shareholders. Instead, our obligation—and our privilege—is to reinvest directly in the people, programs, and places that help the Berkshires thrive.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Lee Bank. We are proud of our history, committed to our communities, and excited about the future. If you ever have a question, a concern, or simply want to connect, I invite you to reach out to me directly.

Thank you for your interest in Lee Bank. Feel free to call or email me directly anytime.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Chuck Leach
President, Lee Bank

[email protected]
Direct line: (413) 243-9292

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Premier Products, Local Service

Providing our customers with the most innovative products is what we do. From free rewards checking accounts to online and mobile services, we’re committed to making your banking life as easy as possible.

The cornerstone of our success is outstanding customer satisfaction, and our customers continually provide us with feedback that they get exactly that! As Berkshire locals ourselves, we understand what our personal and business customers need when it comes to their banking. We are confident that your experience with Lee Bank will provide you with the unique benefits of simple, direct, and personal banking. Contact us today or stop by a branch to find out how we can help you.