Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce that Gina Johannesson, Accounting Assistant, has been named Employee of the Fourth Quarter of 2017. Gina joined Kitsap Bank in 2013 as a Client Service Representative at the bank's Bethel & Lund Branch in Port Orchard, and was promoted to her current position in the Accounting Department in 2016. Johannesson is consistently praised by her co-workers for her enthusiasm, outstanding job performance, and willingness to go above and beyond to assist others.  

"Gina's professionalism and her passion for teamwork and collaboration make her a valuable asset," stated Tony George, Kitsap Bank President & Chief Operating Officer. "She is efficient, knowledgeable, and a true asset to the Kitsap Bank team. We're very pleased to honor her with this award."

Kitsap Bank's Employee of the Quarter award recognizes employees for significant contributions to the operating excellence of the Bank.

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Established August 8, 1908, Kitsap Bank is headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, operating 20 locations throughout Western Washington. With over $1 billion in assets, the Bank provides a full range of financial services to commercial and individual clients. Kitsap Bank has been named a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Kitsap Bank is ranked the 10th largest bank based in the State of Washington and is the second largest women-owned business, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Bank was named Family Owned Business of the Year in 2015 by Seattle Business magazine and has a 5 Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. For more information, visit www.kitsapbank.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.