Kitsap Bank Promotes Jackie Smith
Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jackie Smith to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of its Bethel & Lund Branch in Port Orchard. Smith began working at Kitsap Bank as a Client Service Specialist in 2011; and during her 10 years, has steadily advanced to her current position as Branch Manager. Active in her community, Jackie volunteers for numerous local non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County and the Salvation Army.
“As a local community bank, we’re committed to helping keep our local communities vibrant and strong,” commented Jennifer Ruckman, Vice President & Regional Manager. “Jackie shares this commitment, and demonstrates remarkable leadership, inspiring her team to serve their neighbors with the same passion and dedication. She is very deserving of her promotion to Assistant Vice President.”
Established August 8, 1908, Kitsap Bank is headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, operating 18 locations throughout Western Washington. With over $1.5 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 edg3 FUND Small Business Competition. Kitsap Bank’s Edg3 FUND was also recognized by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines in 2015 with their Strong Communities Award. Kitsap Bank is ranked the 15th largest bank based in the State of Washington and is the fifth 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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