Summit Bank Expands Oregon Footprint with New Redmond Office 

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 downtown Redmond at 538 SW Highland Ave, the Summit Bank Branch Office is not your typical bank branch. It is a hub of comprehensive banking services meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in the region. From commercial lending to treasury management and deposit solutions, Summit Bank is poised to continue being the premier banking partner for companies in Central Oregon.  Located at the Branch Office are bankers with a longstanding connection the Redmond business community including Maarty Leunen, Jill Cummings and Roger Lee.  

“We are excited to establish our presence in Redmond and deepen our connections within the Central Oregon community,” said Gary O’Connell, Central Oregon’s Market President for Summit Bank. “Our focus is on supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth.  We are excited to bring our personalized approach to banking to the businesses of Redmond and surrounding areas of Sisters, Prineville and Madras.” 

The opening of our Redmond Branch Office reflects Summit Bank’s commitment to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with business and nonprofit clients. “We are dedicated to being more than just a bank; we are a trusted financial partner for businesses throughout Central Oregon,” said O’Connell. 

Jill Cummings, Senior Vice President and Central Oregon Team Leader for Summit Bank added, “The Redmond community is dynamic and full of entrepreneurial spirit.  We are thrilled to be a part of it. Our team is passionate about helping businesses thrive, and we are eager to leverage our local expertise and resources to support the success of businesses in Redmond.” 

Grand opening festivities are scheduled for June at the new Redmond office. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments, and opportunities for local business owners to meet with Summit Bank’s team of experienced bankers, executives, and the local Advisory Board. 

“We invite the Redmond business community to join us in celebrating this significant milestone,” concluded O’Connell. “Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous future for Central Oregon.” 

About Summit Bank:  

Summit Bank Group Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Summit Bank, maintains offices in Eugene, Bend, and Portland and specializes in providing high-level service to professionals and medium-sized businesses and their owners. The Bank was voted for the third year in a row as one of Oregon’s “Top 100 Companies to Work For,” according to Oregon Business Magazine. The Bank was voted in 2023 as “Favorite Bank” in the Eugene Register-Guard’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards and “Best Bank” by Central Oregon’s Bend Bulletin. Summit Bank Group Inc. is quoted on the OTCPK as SBKO.