Summit Bank

06/25/2026

Summit Bank has released its first Community Impact Report, showing the Bank’s support for nonprofit organizations, local economic development, affordable housing, education, health and basic needs, and community programs across Oregon.

The 2025 Impact Report reflects Summit Bank’s belief that community banking goes beyond financial services. Over the past five years, Summit Bank has donated more than $1.2 million to organizations serving Oregon communities and enabled colleagues to volunteer for more than 6,100 hours.

Full press release here:

Oregon’s Business Bank reports donating more than $1.2 million and logging 6,100 volunteer hours over the past five years. Eugene,Ore. — Summit Bank has released its first Community Impact Report, showing the Bank’s support for nonprofit organizations, local economic development, affordabl...

06/25/2026

Meet Liv, a Summer Intern at Summit Bank’s Downtown Portland office. Liv has enjoyed learning so much from her new colleagues, and outside of work, you can find her snowboarding or attending college at the University of Utah. We’re excited to introduce you to Liv as part of our Downtown Portland team!

06/24/2026

Our team had a great time at the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Golf Tournament at Emerald Valley Golf Club last week! We always enjoy getting out in the community, connecting with local partners, and supporting organizations that make a difference in Springfield.

Also, shout out to Valerie Stahly for hitting the longest drive on hole #3.

Thank you to Willamalane for hosting a great event!

06/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming our summer interns to Summit Bank!

Faith Low and Noah Lieberman will be joining our Credit Administration team in Eugene, while Libby Day and Liv Arnstonfettig will be joining our Downtown Portland office for the summer.

We’re looking forward to having them on the team, supporting their growth, and giving them a firsthand look at community business banking around Oregon. Welcome, Faith, Noah, Libby and Liv!

06/23/2026

For construction companies, strong revenue does not always tell the full story. Cash flow can shift quickly between payroll, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment needs, retainage, and project delays. In this blog, Steve Watts explains how banks evaluate construction businesses, what makes the industry unique from a lending perspective, and why the right banking relationship starts with true industry understanding.

Full Blog here: https://bit.ly/4ozDTjH

06/23/2026

Meet Braedon, one of our Client Services Advisors who joined Summit Bank 6 months ago at our Downtown Portland Office. Braedon enjoys Summit’s welcoming and community-centered culture. Outside of work you can catch him kayaking, hiking, and even tap dancing! We’re excited to introduce you to Braedon as part of our Downtown Portland team!

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Summit Bank will be closed this Friday, June 19.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, history, and the continued importance of equality and opportunity for all. We join our communities in recognizing this important day.

06/15/2026

A well-deserved going-away party for Barbara and Johnny!

With more than 70 years of combined experience at KOIN Tower, they have helped manage, protect, and care for the building and its tenants with dedication, kindness, and professionalism.

We are grateful for the many ways they have supported the KOIN Tower community over the years. Thank you, Barbara and Johnny — you will be missed!

06/09/2026

Summit Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Volchok as Senior Vice President, Business Client Advisor in the Bank’s Westside Office located in Hillsboro. With more than 20 years of commercial banking experience and a unique background as both a commercial banker and chief financial officer, Volchok brings a wealth of knowledge and a client-centered approach to serving businesses throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

“Brad is a tremendous addition to our team,” said Piotrek Buciarski, Market President for Summit Bank’s Portland Metropolitan markets. “His deep commercial banking expertise, leadership experience, and firsthand understanding of the challenges business owners face make him an invaluable resource for our clients. Brad’s relationship-driven philosophy and commitment to exceptional service are a natural fit for Summit Bank, and we are excited to welcome him to the organization.”

Full press release here: https://bit.ly/4fFMoHT

06/09/2026

As our Central Oregon client base continues to expand, so does our team.

We’re excited to open our new space at Vision Plaza soon, creating room for more colleagues to serve and support the businesses and nonprofits driving the region forward.