Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Jenny Bennett, Market President, 541-684-7500/[email protected]  June 4, 2024:  Eugene, OR – Craig Wanichek, President & CEO of Summit Bank and Paul Weinhold, Summit Bank Board of Directors Chair, announced today the appointment of Ann Marie Mehlum, Alan Evans and John York as Director Emeritus in recognition […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Craig Wanichek, President  & Chief Executive Officer, [email protected]  Hillsboro, OR (June 3, 2024) – Summit Bank is excited to announce our lease renewal at 1915 NE Stucki Ave, Suite 155, Hillsboro, OR. The bank has signed a new five-year lease for its Westside office, with an

Summit Bank is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Buettner to its Advisory Board for the Central Oregon region. As President and Owner of SunWest Builders, a renowned general construction company with over 35 years of local presence, Steve brings a wealth of experience and a wholesome commitment to

Today, Summit Bank, the leading Oregon-based community business bank, announced the promotion of Jill Cummings, Carly Carmichael, and Jordan Burcham. This advancement is a strategic part of Summit Bank’s commitment to supporting the local business community and fostering economic growth in Central Oregon.  Carly Carmichael, who has excelled as Vice

Summit Bank, the leading Oregon-based community business bank, opened its newest Branch Office in downtown Redmond, Oregon in April. This expansion signifies Summit Bank’s dedication to serving local businesses and further solidifies its commitment to the vibrant communities of Central Oregon.  Situated off Highway 97 on the south end of

Eugene, Oregon. April 29th, 2024 — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Craig Wanichek, President & Chief Executive Officer of Summit Bank, Eugene, Oregon has elected to serve on ICBA’s Legislative Issues Comittee. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its

Summit Bank Group reported net income for the first quarter of $2.4 million or 31 cents per fully diluted share. Comparable earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were $1.68 million or 22 cents per fully diluted share, representing an increase of 41 percent or 9 cents to earnings and earnings per

Eugene, OR, April 11, 2024 – Summit Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that DevNW will receive a $20,000 grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program, introduced in 2023, will provide nearly

Eugene, Oregon, April 8, 2024 – Summit Bank, Oregon’s premier business bank was given a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial for another year, solidifying its position as a top performer in the banking industry.  Bauer Financial, the leading independent bank rating firm, has again recognized Summit Bank’s commitment to excellence

Summit Bank is demonstrating a commitment to the downtown Portland business community by signing a new 10-year lease on the 17th floor of the Koin Tower. The Bank is currently located on the second floor of the same building. The relocation will allow for an upgraded 8,000-square-foot office space. With