Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Phelan to Assistant Vice President/Credit Officer. In this role, Phelan will have responsibility for underwriting and approving commercial loans. Phelan has been with Kitsap Bank since 2016, and has previously worked in the banking industry for over ten years. She holds a Master's degree from Colorado Technical College.

"Jennifer has been a great addition to our department. Her rapid acclimation to our systems and embracement of Kitsap Bank's credit culture, made her an immediately impactful member of the team," commented Robert Banks, Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator. "We are pleased to recognize her hard work with this promotion."

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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.