Relationship Officers
Our Relationship Officers want to help you with your unique banking needs. Whether it’s business loans or understanding your specific treasury management needs, we want to understand your business and find a custom fit solution. Our team is committed to your success. Call or email us today.

Lisa Fajardo Faust
SVP, Chief Deposit Officer
About Lisa
Lisa Fajardo Faust
SVP, Chief Deposit Officer
CONNECT WITH LISA Fajardo Faust
I’m here to help: 503-912-2066
Lisa joined Pacific West Bank in October 2018. With over 25 years of commercial banking experience, she leads a team of dedicated commercial bankers providing consultative relationship banking to locally owned businesses and nonprofit organizations. As a community connector, Lisa has a passion for serving nonprofits. Lisa’s expertise in nonprofit management is sought after by the community as a board member, workshop leader and speaker. She currently serves on the boards of Friends of the Children Portland, Clackamas Community College Foundation, Nonprofit Professionals Now and an advisory board member of Open Signal. She also serves on the finance committee for Quest Center for Integrative Health and the development committee for Ride Connection.
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Carol Warneke
SVP, Business Development Officer
About Carol
Carol Warneke
SVP, Business Development Officer
CONNECT WITH Carol Warneke
I’m here to help: 503-816-1333
Carol joined Pacific West Bank in October 2018 and has been in the Portland commercial banking market for over 30 years with most of that time spent working for community banks. Carol thrives on finding the right solutions for each client while serving them with integrity and delivering exceptional customer service. Carol works with many local businesses with a focus on women professionals and nonprofit organizations. She looks forward to continuing her business development efforts in the Greater Portland Area with an expanded focus on working with businesses in Lake Oswego, Tualatin and West Linn. Carol has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees and as a volunteer.
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Andy Bennett
SVP, Commercial Lending Team Leader
About Andy
Andy Bennett
SVP, Commercial Lending Team Leader
CONNECT WITH Andy Bennett
I’m here to help: 503-905-2229
Andy joined Pacific West Bank in August 2011. With over 20 years of banking and finance experience, Andy is integral to our team. Andy's experience as a small business lender, office manager and relationship manager provides him a broad foundation for his current position as a commercial loan officer. Andy manages a diverse portfolio of business clients including real estate investors, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, nonprofit organizations and service professionals. Andy earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon. He is a graduate of the Western Banking School's Commercial Lending program. He enjoys community service as Past President of the Wilsonville Rotary Club and Board Member of the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time Andy enjoys golf, tennis and Oregon football.
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Carissa Fedchenko
VP, Commercial Lending Officer
ABOUT Carissa
Carissa Fedchenko
VP, Commercial Lending Officer
CONNECT WITH Carissa Fedchnko
I’m here to help: 503-905-2252
Carissa joins PWB with over 10 years of experience in business and commercial lending in the Portland metro area. She sets herself apart by being knowledgeable, responsive and flexible. She is a relationship focused lender who works with local business owners and investors to help them accomplish their goals. She also enjoys working with an array of professionals in the community. This allows her to be a resource for her clients bringing them value often beyond just banking needs. When she's not working, she can be found outdoors enjoying the beautiful PNW or traveling throughout South America.
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Michele Baker
SVP, Commercial Lending Officer
ABout Michele
Michele Baker
SVP, Commercial Lending Officer
CONNECT WITH Michele Baker
I’m here to help: 503-905-2221
Michele joined Pacific West Bank in December 2014, she has been a banking relationship manager for over 25 years in the West Linn, Lake Oswego and Portland markets. As Commercial Lending Officer, Michele brings to the Bank a strong background in finance, business lending, and credit underwriting. Her experience working with a variety of business owners results in establishing long-lasting banking relationships which help our clients to grow and succeed. Michele enjoys being active in our community, including current and past Executive, Board and volunteer positions with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Business Alliance, Oregon Dressage Society, United Way and the OSU Master Gardener program.
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Management

Terry Peterson
Chief Executive Officer
About Terry
Terry Peterson
Chief Executive Officer
CONNECT WITH Terry Peterson
I’m here to help: 503-905-2217
Terry joined Pacific West Bank as CEO in 2018 and has over thirty-five years of experience leading and growing Community Banks in the Pacific Northwest. He is responsible for the overall strategy and operational performance of Pacific West Bank. Terry is also an investor in the Bank and serves on the Pacific West Bank Board of Directors. He and his wife are pleased to call Oregon their home, where they have three adult sons all living in Portland.
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Jason Wessling, CPA
President, Chief Financial Officer
About Jason
Jason Wessling, CPA
President, Chief Financial Officer
CONNECT WITH Jason Wessling
I’m here to help: 503-912-2101
Jason joined Pacific West Bank as CFO in February 2019, he has over fifteen years of banking experience in the Portland Metro Area. Jason’s career also includes three years as a public accountant serving the auditing, tax and consulting needs of a variety of banks. Jason is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the Oregon Society Of CPAs.
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Rob Holden
SVP, Chief Credit Officer
About Rob
Rob Holden
SVP, Chief Credit Officer
CONNECT WITH Rob Holden
I’m here to help: 503-905-2213
Rob joined Pacific West Bank as Chief Credit Officer in January of 2022 and oversees the general administration of the Bank’s lending function. He has over thirty years of credit and banking industry experience having held executive level positions with several successful community banks in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rob is a native of Portland having spent his formative years here and he and his wife are enjoying the beauty of Oregon joining their grown children who are graduates of U of O.
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Ben Mansheim
SVP, Chief Operations and Technology Officer
About Ben
Ben Mansheim
SVP, Chief Operations and Technology Officer
CONNECT WITH Ben Mansheim
I’m here to help: 503-905-2230
Ben joined Pacific West Bank in October 2012 and manages the Bank's information and technology, security, and regulatory compliance for the Bank. He has over 15 years of banking industry experience in Northwest community banks. Ben serves on the Oregon Bankers Association Committees for Compliance and CRA.
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Lisa Fajardo Faust
SVP, Chief Deposit Officer
About Lisa
Lisa Fajardo Faust
SVP, Chief Deposit Officer
CONNECT WITH LISA Fajardo Faust
I’m here to help: 503-912-2066
Lisa joined Pacific West Bank in October 2018. With over 25 years of commercial banking experience, she leads a team of dedicated commercial bankers providing consultative relationship banking to locally owned businesses and nonprofit organizations. As a community connector, Lisa has a passion for serving nonprofits. Lisa’s expertise in nonprofit management is sought after by the community as a board member, workshop leader and speaker. She currently serves on the boards of Friends of the Children Portland, Clackamas Community College Foundation, Nonprofit Professionals Now and an advisory board member of Open Signal. She also serves on the finance committee for Quest Center for Integrative Health and the development committee for Ride Connection.
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