In one line: What do you help clients do faster or better? I help clients understand their financing options clearly so they can move from “idea” to “action” with confidence. What’s one myth about banking you love to bust? The myth that lending requirements are a big secret. I enjoy working […]
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Approachable, creative, and deeply connected to the community, Heather Gabbert helps clients do more than “manage their money”: she helps them understand their relationship with money. Busting the “just numbers” myth For Heather, banking is never just dollars and decimals: “Banking and finance carry much more emotional weight than we
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Red flags to watch for: End the conversation immediately if you notice any of the following: Unsolicited contact about your accounts: Be cautious of unexpected calls, texts, or emails about your banking. Watch for typos, odd phrasing, or messages that just “don’t sound like us.” Urgent threats or pressure to
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Craig Wanichek, President & Chief Executive Officer, [email protected] Summit Bank today announced that Gary O’Connell, Central Oregon Market President, has been named an Executive of the Year by the Portland Business Journal. “Gary exemplifies community banking at its best, focused on clients, grounded in relationships, and
This November, we’re launching Neighbors Nourish November across all Summit offices to support our local food banks when demand is highest. Here’s how we’ll make the biggest impact—together. We will have food bins that will be taking food donations in all of our offices. What to bring Most shelf-stable foods: Ready-to-eat items
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Craig Wanichek, President & Chief Executive Officer 541-684-7500 Summit Bank Group reported net income for the third quarter of $3.94 million or 50 cents per fully diluted share, which was the highest ever single quarter earnings per share for the Company. Comparable earnings for the third
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EUGENE, OR (October 17, 2025) Summit Bank, announced today new additions to the Eugene & Springfield team: Jamie Louie-Smith as Senior Vice President, Business Client Advisor, and Heather Gabbert as Vice President, Market Development Officer. “Jamie brings experience with clinics, nonprofits, and housing partners, and she understands how these organizations
EUGENE, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Summit Bank announced today that it has been honored with the American Bankers Association’s 2025 Brand Slam award for “Out-of-the-Box Idea,” recognizing the Bank’s bold, community-driven campaign, Summit House. The award was presented at the ABA Bank Marketing Conference in New Orleans, where the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Craig Wanichek, Chief Executive Officer & President, [email protected] EUGENE, OR (Sept. 23, 2025) — Summit Bank announced today that Oregon business executive John Stirek has joined its Board of Directors following regulatory approval on Sept. 2, 2025. Stirek retired in 2024 after a long tenure with
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