Press Releases

Central Oregon Economic Trends

As covered in the segment on the national economy, there are thousands of leading indicators from which to forecast future conditions.  There are exponentially fewer at the local/regional level to track economic shifts.  We rely on population, employment, wages, and housing trend data to forecast the financial future.  Here’s a […]

Central Oregon Economic Trends Read More

Summit Bank’s Chris Hemmings Appointed Board Chair for FOOD For Lane County 

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

Summit Bank’s Chris Hemmings Appointed Board Chair for FOOD For Lane County  Read More

SUMMIT BANK ACHIEVES TOP POSITION AS NUMBER ONE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 7(a) LENDER IN OREGON

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

SUMMIT BANK ACHIEVES TOP POSITION AS NUMBER ONE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 7(a) LENDER IN OREGON Read More

SUMMIT BANK WELCOMES ASHLEY MIELENZ AS COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP BANKER

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

SUMMIT BANK WELCOMES ASHLEY MIELENZ AS COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP BANKER Read More

Summit Bank Group Reports 2023 1st Quarter Earnings and Record Asset Size

·         Reported record asset-size of $1.08 billion, up 16.0 percent over Q1 2022 ·         Cash and securities totaled $291.4 million – 27 percent of total assets, an increase of 5.8 percent over Q1 2022 ·         Year over year Deposit Growth  – $108.0 million or 13.0 percent over March 31, 2022 ·         Year over year

Summit Bank Group Reports 2023 1st Quarter Earnings and Record Asset Size Read More

Dan Wahlin hired as Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Lead for Westside Portland Office

WESTSIDE PORTLAND: (April 10, 2023, 1915 NE Stucki Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97006, Suite #155) Summit Bank is happy to announce the addition of Senior Vice President and Commercial Team Lead, Dan Wahlin, to our Westside Portland office. Wahlin is a longtime Beaverton resident and veteran community banker.  With almost 40

Dan Wahlin hired as Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Lead for Westside Portland Office Read More

Jenny Bennett named finalist for Woman Business Leader of the Year award by Eugene Chamber of Commerce

We are so proud of Jenny Bennett, CFMP for being named a finalist for Woman Business leaders Leader of the Year award by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. “Jenny is a loyal and fierce advocate for children and families in our community and selflessly gives of her time and

Jenny Bennett named finalist for Woman Business Leader of the Year award by Eugene Chamber of Commerce Read More

Scroll to Top