EUGENE, OR (April 16 2025) — Summit Bank is excited to announce the addition of Raj Pelon as Relationship Banking Team Manager to its Eugene & Springfield office. Pelon brings over 15 years of banking and leadership experience in the Eugene/Springfield market, having previously served in management roles at notable regional and community banks.
“We are excited to welcome Raj to the Eugene team,” said Jenny Bennett, Executive Vice President and Market President for Eugene & Springfield. “His extensive experience, deep local roots, and passion for mentoring make him a perfect fit for our client-focused culture. Raj is well known in the community, and his collaborative leadership style is a great match for Summit Bank..”
Pelon will be based in Summit Bank’s Eugene branch, supporting the new accounts and teller teams while focusing on client service and business development. A strong advocate for treating clients with dignity and respect, Pelon’s values align closely with the Bank’s commitment to exceptional service.
Throughout his career, Pelon has been recognized for his ability to build strong teams, streamline operations, and cultivate client relationships. While managing the Pacific Continental Bank Coburg Road branch, he maintained a perfect employee retention rate over three years—a testament to his leadership. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including Umpqua Bank’s 2023 TRUST Award and multiple Difference Maker and Emerging Leader honors. Outside of banking, Pelon has been a dedicated community volunteer, giving his time to organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul and the Diabetes Community Cares team.
ABOUT SUMMIT BANK:
Summit Bank Group Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Summit Bank, maintains offices in Eugene & Springfield, Central Oregon, and the Portland Metropolitan area, specializing in providing high-level service to professionals and medium-sized businesses and their owners. The Bank was voted for the fourth year in a row as one of Oregon’s “Top 100 Companies to Work For,” according to Oregon Business Magazine. Summit Bank was honored as “Favorite Bank” in the Eugene Register-Guard‘s annual Reader’s Choice Awards and “Best Bank” by Central Oregon’s Bend Bulletin for the past two years. Recently, Summit Bank was recognized by American Banker as one of the top 100 banks in the country, affirming its position among the elite national financial institutions. Additionally, Lane County recently named Summit Bank one of the best places for working parents. Summit Bank Group Inc. is quoted on the OTCPK under the symbol SBKO.
For more information, contact: Jenny Bennett, Market President for Eugene & Springfield, [email protected]
