Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce that Carol Kowalski has joined its team as Vice President of Business, Community, & Government Relations. She brings over 20 years of experience in the philanthropic non-profit sector, most recently serving as the Planned Giving Director for the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties where she led the YMCA’s endowment and planned giving efforts. Kowalski previously served as Senior Development Director for the Washington State University Foundation. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, and has the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation from the American College of Financial Services. Kowalski is active in the community, and is currently the vice president of the Kitsap Regional Library’s Friends of the Manchester Library board, is a membership director for the Dr. Maurice S. Mathis Guild of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a member of the Washington Planned Giving Council, South Sound Planned Giving Council, and Leave 10 South Sound, and is a Habitat Steward for the National Wildlife Federation. 

“Carol brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in facilitating positive change and impact through thoughtful and strategic community relations, engagement and philanthropy,” comments Anthony George, President & Chief Operating Officer.  “She shares our commitment to supporting our local neighbors and building strong relationships with our clients and partners. We are pleased to welcome Carol to the Kitsap Bank team.”

 

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 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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