Who We Are

Pacific West Bank started in 2004 after local business owners wanted more from their banks. They had a simple idea, banking should be a client focused experience and Banking on Relationships was developed. From the first day our doors opened in West Linn, this idea has been our foundation and evident in everything we do, banking is about our clients.We always have and always will focus on doing what is right for our clients. Why? Because as a Portland Business Bank, we are invested in the success of our Greater Portland Area and the businesses, nonprofits, and people that make it unique.

 

 

Mission Statement

PWB blends financial stability, innovation, and social responsibility by empowering our clients to achieve their financial goals. We foster meaningful and collaborative relationships, balancing prudent risk management and a forward-thinking mindset to positively impact the communities we serve.

Value Statement

Pacific West Bank is committed to providing our employees, clients, and the community we serve

with a bank that promotes the following values:

  • Collaborative
  • Fun
  • Compassionate
  • Innovative
  • Empowered
  • Belonging
  • Benefit Corporation for Good
    (People, Planet, Profit)
  • Bold
  • Committed

 

 

In addition to upholding those values, at Pacific West Bank:

  • We empower our teammates to be decision makers, to do the right thing, to grow and flourish, and to learn and innovate.
  • We believe that local matters when it matters most. We reach our clients where they are, while remaining rooted.
  • We infuse joy and enthusiasm into every interaction, making banking with us engaging and fun. We are audacious enough to know that a vault is not always a vault (if you know, you know).
  • We regard our clients’ business as our business. We are compassionate, treating people as people, not numbers.
  • We are bold enough to balance innovation and risk.
  • We are committed to positively impacting the communities in which we serve.

History

2004

Bank is formed and incorporated in West Linn by local business owners with a focus on the client experience. Ed Kawasaki named founding Chairman.

2007

Bank purchased corporate headquarters on 8th Avenue in West Linn.

$42 million in asset size

2008

Opened the Lake Oswego office, appointed Steve Gray as Chairman of the Board.

$64 million in asset size

2018

Renamed Ed Kawasaki as Chairman of the Board and named Terry Peterson as Chief

Executive Officer. Private placement offering raised $27 million of capital, recruited new Portland team.

$92 million in asset size

2019

Named Jason Wessling as Chief Financial Officer.

$125 million in asset size

2020

Grand Opening of Downtown Portland office.

$200 million in asset size

2022

Named Rob Holden as Chief Credit Officer.

Named Erin Hubert and Terri Sorensen to the Board.

Named Jason Wessling as President and Board Member.

Named Lisa Fajardo Faust as Chief Deposit Officer.

 

$274.5 million in asset size

 

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.

Profile - Andy Bennett

Andy Bennett

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader

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Kristin Bauer

Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader

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Robert Greenawald

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader

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Profile - Carol Warneke

Carol Warneke

Senior Vice President,
Business Development Officer

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Profile - Michele Baker

Michele Baker

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

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Justin White

Vice President,
Commercial Lending Officer

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Carissa Fedchenko

Vice President,
Commercial Lender & Business Development Officer


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Profile - Teva Adkins

Teva Adkins

Vice President,
Regional Branch Manager

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Mike Venti

Vice President,
Commercial Portfolio Manager

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Jason T Scott

Vice President,
Commercial Relationship Officer

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Profile - Susan Skayhan

Susan Skayhan

Vice President,
Commercial Banking Officer

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Andrew Lyle

Vice President,
Commercial Portfolio Manager

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Everette Dawes

Assistant Branch Manager

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Leadership

Profile - Jason

Jason Wessling, CPA

President,
Chief Executive Officer

 

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Profile - Ben Mansheim

Ben Mansheim

Senior Vice President,
Chief Operations and Technology Officer

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Profile - Lisa Fajardo-Faust

Lisa Fajardo Faust

Executive Vice President,
Chief Banking Officer


About Lisa

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Profile - Rob Holden

Rob Holden

Senior Vice President,
Chief Credit Officer


About Rob

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Profile - Dana Lawrence

Dana Lawrence

Senior Director of FinTech Compliance

 

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Profile - Sujana Regmi-Schuler

Sujana Regmi-Schuler

Senior Vice President,
Director of Accounting and Finance


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Profile - Barb Colson

Barb Colson

Vice President,
Director of Loan Operations

 

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Profile - Cori

Cori Doll

Vice President,
Director of Deposit Services

 

ABOUT CORI

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Board of Directors

  • Erin Hubert – Leadership, Operations, Nonprofit
  • Timothy Hysell – Engineering, Sales, Management, Manufacturing
  • Edwin Kawasaki – Real Estate, Law, Accounting
  • Michael Kelley – Real Estate, Construction
  • Steven Miller – Engineering, Management
  • Craig Ostbo – Marketing, Communications, Branding
  • Terry Peterson – Banking
  • Joey Warmenhoven – Finance, Investment Banking
  • Jason Wessling – Banking, Accounting

 

 

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