Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Geister to Vice President/IT Officer. Geister began as a Teller at the bank’s Gorst branch in 1978. During his 43 years at the Bank he has worked in various departments, leading him to have an essential part in launching Kitsap Bank’s first automated system for retail banking. Geister has steadily advanced his career to his most recent position as Assistant Vice President/IT Officer. In his role as VP/IT Officer, Geister will be supporting the banks report writing and retail automation tools.

“Kevin has made significant contributions to the organization. His extensive experience and relentless attention to detail are a few of the reasons he is deserving of this promotion,” stated Jackie McVay, Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer. “He is a true asset to Kitsap Bank; his institutional knowledge is invaluable and we are pleased to recognize him for his efforts with this promotion.”

 

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 15^th 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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