Short description of your business:
Founded in 1890, Banner Bank is a Washington state chartered commercial bank and a subsidiary of Banner Corporation, a $4.8 billion bank holding company. Headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington, Banner Bank began expanding its service area throughout the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s. Today, we operate 88 full service branches and 8 loan offices in 29 counties in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
How many employees are there?
More than 1,000
When was your business established?
Founded in 1890
Who is your ideal customer?
If you want to work with a local community bank that provides exceptional customer service, then Banner Bank is the right bank for you and your business.
What is unique about your business that you feel distinguishes you among others offering similar products or services?
While there have been a lot of recent changes in banking, one thing that hasn’t changed is the stability of Banner Bank. With over 100 years of banking experience, Banner has made responsible banking a priority. Our management philosophy has prepared us to withstand economic cycles such as the one we’re in now, while at the same time positioning the bank for future growth.
Family information (kids, pets, etc):
My family is composed of the following: Chris (husband), Duncan (three-legged dog), Joey (19 pound cat) and Timmy (normal-sized cat).
Personal interests or hobbies:
I love traveling, napping, reading, baking, eating and taking long walks with Duncan.
Member of any other Associations or Clubs?
RMA Young Professionals Group
If money were no obstacle, what would you do?
My husband and I would travel throughout Europe, exploring all of the little towns and villages along the way.
Favorite entree:
I have never said no to a New York strip steak!
Favorite candy bar or snack:
I am a pie-addict! Any fruit pie is always my preferred dessert, snack, breakfast, lunch or dinner food!
Favorite color:
Royal Blue
Most exciting trip you’ve ever taken:
So far, our trip to Kauai this last summer has been the most exciting. I went on a zip-line tour which had a 1,200 foot zip-line, snorkeled in the open ocean (and I have a fear of fish!), sunset ocean cruise and a family wedding. I couldn’t ask for more fun. Next trip will be Spain and France….
Tell us something that would surprise others to learn about you:
I am an ordained minister. I actually performed the marriage ceremony for my brother and sister-in-law three years ago. A very memorable experience!
