Marquam Group transforms the way people work. They leverage Microsoft, Nintex, DocuSign, and managed services to accelerate businesses’ evolution. Their story is a testament to the challenges and triumphs many aspiring entrepreneurs face. As Chad Layman, the Owner and CEO of Marquam Group, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, he encountered
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Dan Wahlin recently joined Summit Bank as the new Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Lead for our Westside Portland Office. Wahlin is a longtime Beaverton resident and veteran community banker with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of building and maintaining long-term business relationships. His experience
Eugene, OR – Summit Bank is pleased to announce that Chris Hemmings, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as the Board Chair for FOOD For Lane County, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and building a healthier community. Hemmings, who has been integral to Summit Bank’s growth over
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Brick by brick, Brian Thomas’ efforts laid a strong foundation for a successful banking career. Thomas started wholesale mortgage banking after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2005. After a wild ride through volatile economic conditions, he secured a position as a credit analyst at a growing community bank
Eugene, OR — The United States Small Business Association data is in and Summit Bank has achieved the number one position in the State of Oregon as the Small Business Administration (SBA) top lender for production. In the SBA fiscal year, Summit Bank facilitated a total of $30,709,900 in 7(a) loans. This
Written by Rebekah Pratt, Vice President, Business Client Advisor Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I have witnessed the transformation of this city over the years. From my childhood memories of exploring the iconic landmarks to my early working years in the heart of Downtown, Portland which has always held
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By Chris Barron, Vice President, Relationship Banker Q. The top four banks have an implied federal guarantee on their deposits. Why put your deposits above the FDIC-insured limit in any other bank? A. Every depositor needs to make this decision for themselves, as there’s an intrinsic risk associated with uninsured
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Written by Brian Thomas, Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Lead Downtown Portland How Summit Bank is filling the void of business banking in the Portland metro area. The recent bank failures have left a void in the Portland market, creating a real lack of service for businesses needing reliable banking
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Summit Bank Group reported net income for the second quarter of $2.48 million or 32 cents per fully diluted share, representing an increase of 7 percent or 2 cents per fully diluted share over the first quarter of 2023. Comparable earnings for the second quarter of 2022 were $3.42 million
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Summit Bank announced today that Ashley Mielenz has joined the Summit Bank team in Eugene/Springfield as a Relationship Banking Officer. Summit Bank’s corporate headquarters are in downtown Eugene. Mielenz brings to Summit extensive experience in the banking industry, having previously worked at several financial institutions in Oregon. In addition, Mielenz
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