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Kitsap Bank Promotes Branch Managers Marilu Aganon, Kim Peterson, and Jennifer Ruckman

February 24, 2020
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Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Marilu Aganon, Kim Peterson and Jennifer Ruckman. Aganon serves as Kitsap Bank’s Poulsbo Branch Manager, Peterson as Silverdale Branch Manager, and Ruckman, East Bremerton Branch Manager. Each has been promoted to Vice President.

Aganon has over 20 years of financial experience. She began working at Kitsap Bank as a Teller in 1999; and during her 20 years, has steadily worked her way up to her current position as Branch Manager. Aganon has worked with many non-profit organizations, including the local Chamber of Commerce, Martha & Mary, and North Kitsap Fishline.

Peterson joined Kitsap Bank in 2012 as a Merchant Services Representative, and was promoted to Silverdale Branch Manager in 2014. An experienced banker, Peterson has served in branch management positions for over thirty years. Active in her community, she is a member with the Silverdale Rotary and sits on the Board for the Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation and the Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center.  

Ruckman has been in banking for over 15 years. She joined Kitsap Bank in 2004 as a Teller, and since worked her way up to become the bank’s East Bremerton Branch Manager. She is committed to her community, serving as Board Member and President for Meals on Wheels of Kitsap County for the past seven years. 

“As a local community bank, we’re committed to helping keep our local communities vibrant and strong,” commented Marlene Mitchell, Vice President, Regional Manager. “Marilu, Kim and Jennifer share this commitment, and demonstrate remarkable leadership, inspiring their teams to serve their neighbors with the same passion and dedication. They are each deserving of their promotions to Vice President.”

 

Established August 8, 1908, Kitsap Bank is headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, operating 21 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 was awarded the 2019 National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion, as part of the Corporations for Communities Award Program and received the Manufacturing Award for Innovation by the Association of Washington Businesses for the bank’s edg3 FUND Small Business Competition. Kitsap Bank is ranked the 12th largest bank based in the State of Washington and is the sixth 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 kitsapbank.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

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