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Gateway Bank Gateway Bank is the only community bank in Mesa, Arizona ABOUT GATEWAY BANK

Gateway Bank is the only community bank in Mesa, AZ.

We specialize in banking and lending services for people across Arizona. Gateway brings the nostalgic banking experience into modern times and offers the best of both worlds: the fast, personal service of a local bank, along with the convenient, secure products and services of a large, national institution. Working with Gateway Bank is easy no matter where you are. With a nationwide network of fee-free ATMs, robust online banking, a mobile app and remote deposit, courier service available, and hands-on support, you have everything needed to make banking a breeze.


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GATEWAY BANK FACEBOOK COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Our goal is to maintain productive conversation and positive interactions with everyone, so we’ve created a few guidelines to keep everything running smoothly. Our page is public, which means that anyone can see your posts on Facebook, and your posts may even show up in search-engine results (like on Google or Yahoo!). While we want to foster healthy discussion, we may occasionally remove posts that don't fit our community guidelines. Because our page is a public page and anyone can participate, we cannot be responsible for views expressed other than our own. We encourage you to:

• Stay on topic, use common courtesy and be respectful of others.
• Submit your own original content, and avoid content that you know to be fraudulent.
• Do not post someone else's copyrighted work unless you have permission.
• Never post personal, identifying or confidential information, including your account credentials. (The Gateway Bank team will never ask for your account information online, or through social media).
• Do not post comments that advertise a business unrelated to Gateway Bank

These types of comments are off-limits and will be removed immediately:

• Profane, obscene, inappropriate, disruptive or unrelated.
• Indecent, sexually explicit or pornographic material of any kind — including masked profanity where symbols, initials, intentional misspellings or other characters are used to suggest profane language.
• Threats; personal attacks; abusive, defamatory, derogatory, or inflammatory language; or stalking or harassment of any individual, entity or organization.
• Discriminatory or that contain hateful speech of any kind regarding age, gender, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or disability.
• False, inaccurate, libelous or otherwise misleading in any way.
• Spam, or containing or linking to any kind of virus, malware, spyware, or similar program that could cause harm to a user's computer. It’s our goal to maintain a page that offers informative content and makes everyone feel like they’re a part of the Gateway Bank family. We do reserve the right to remove any comments at any time, for any reason, but we hope that won’t ever be necessary. Thanks for stopping by, we look forward to hearing from you soon! The fine print:
Our page may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. Our page is also not to be used to report phishing or criminal activity. Suspicious e-mails should be forwarded to [email protected]. If you would like to make a report, please call 480-358-1000 and a representative can assist you. Gateway Bank reserves the right to ban any user from our page without prior written notice or consent for violations of community policies. Any comment(s) posted which we deem to be criminal in nature, or instigates or implies violence toward oneself or another may be reported to the proper authorities. We may delete comments that we deem to be off topic, including solicitations. In addition, we may remove identical posts by the same user or multiple users (a group of people sending identical messages or one person submitting under different aliases). In the case of identical posts, we will leave the first submission and delete the duplicates.

If you run a construction or trades business, the decisions that affect your tax bill the most aren't made in April. The...
10/07/2026

If you run a construction or trades business, the decisions that affect your tax bill the most aren't made in April. They're made right now — long before December 31.

Gateway Bank is sponsoring a free one-hour workshop with Aldo Aprile, CPA, built specifically for contractors and trade business owners in the Valley. Aldo will walk through three year-end decisions that are still yours to make:

🔹 How fast your equipment gets written off
🔹 Which year your income and expenses land in
🔹 How much goes into a retirement plan

All three affect the size of your qualified business income deduction. One hour could change your number.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 · 7:30–8:30 AM

📍 CO+HOOTS · 221 E Indianola Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

☕ Breakfast and coffee on us

🎟️ Seating is limited so grab your spot now: https://buff.ly/r8B4AYy.

October is Cybersecurity Month, and we're seeing this scam more often. 👀Scammers are calling, texting, and emailing peop...
10/06/2026

October is Cybersecurity Month, and we're seeing this scam more often. 👀

Scammers are calling, texting, and emailing people asking for a security code to "verify your account" or "unlock access" to online banking.

That code is your login. Do not share it with anyone, including someone claiming to be from Gateway Bank.

This is called phishing. Here's what it looks like:
📞 An unexpected call, text, or email asking for personal information or account details
🔗 Urgency to click a link right now, before it expires, before something bad happens
✉️ Emails with grammatical errors or an address that looks almost right, but isn't

Gateway Bank will never ask for your password, PIN, or security code over the phone, by text, or by email. Ever.

If something feels off, hang up and call us directly at 480-358-1000.

Find more tips to protect your account at https://buff.ly/NFMRB4z.

Fall in the East Valley means it's pumpkin and chili season! And we're ready to celebrate at Schnepf Farms. 🎃🥘If you've ...
10/01/2026

Fall in the East Valley means it's pumpkin and chili season! And we're ready to celebrate at Schnepf Farms. 🎃🥘

If you've never been to Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin & Chili Party in Queen Creek, which starts today, it's time to change that. This 4th generation family farm gets decked out with rides, live entertainment, fall food, and memory-making fun for the whole family.

We're proud to call Schnepf Farms a Gateway Bank customer — and even prouder to watch this Valley institution continue growing season after season: https://gcbaz.com/news-and-resources/schnepf-farms-chose-gateway-mesa-bank/

The Pumpkin & Chili Party starts TOMORROW and we can’t wait to see y’all out here! 🎃 We’ve got so many new things this year from rides, food, attractions, live music and more. 🎡🎢 Don’t miss out on the fun happening the whole month of October! Get your tickets on our website: schnepffarms.com 🎟️

Last call for free tickets to this afternoon's Financial Health & Mental Wealth event — the last one of the season! We c...
09/30/2026

Last call for free tickets to this afternoon's Financial Health & Mental Wealth event — the last one of the season!

We created this series with Culture Crush Business LLC. to bring two typically taboo topics to the surface: finances and mental health.

Financial stress doesn't stay in your bank account. It shows up in your sleep, your focus, your team, and the decisions you make when you're running on empty. Let’s talk about smart ways to take care of your money and your mind.

📅 Tomorrow, September 30th, at 3:30 p.m.

📍 Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. – Miracle Mile | 1418 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix
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🎟️ Register with code GATEWAYLOVE for free admission: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-health-mental-wealth-event-two-in-series-tickets-1989351399588?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/24/2026

You may have seen the news that Gateway Bank is entering a new chapter. James Christensen — our founder, President, and CEO — is retiring next year after nearly 20 years building an East Valley bank that's far from typical.

We know news like this can raise questions, but fortunately, not much is changing:

⭐ Two familiar faces will fill James' shoes. Current Market President Scott Morris will become President, and current Chief Credit Officer Josh Flake will step into the CEO role.

⭐ James will remain on the Board and Loan Committee until at least 2028.

⭐ Your accounts, your loans, and your relationships with the people at Gateway all stay the same.

As James says: "When you bank with Gateway, you don't bank with one person. You work with our entire team. Most of you know several of us from the team, so there's always someone there to help."

One retirement, two new leaders, same Gateway Bank. See details on our site.

One more week until our Financial Health & Mental Wealth event — and you can get in for free as a member of the Gateway ...
09/22/2026

One more week until our Financial Health & Mental Wealth event — and you can get in for free as a member of the Gateway Bank community.

Join us next Wednesday, September 30th, to network and learn tips to improve financial confidence, mental wellbeing, workplace culture, and long-term success.

You’ll hear from:

1️⃣ Tara Bethell, an HR consultant with Copper Quail Consulting
2️⃣ Michelle Jones, a trauma intervention coach and educator
3️⃣ Emmanuil Kandinov, a financial consultant with Cetera Investors

Stop by to enjoy good conversation, good drinks, and great people — all for free!

📅 Sept 30 | 3:30–6:00 PM

📍Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co – Miracle Mile | 1418 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix

🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-health-mental-wealth-final-event-in-the-series-tickets-1994762084091?aff=oddtdtcreator

Use code GATEWAYLOVE for free admission.

There is a German saying, "Alle guten Dinge sind drei," meaning "All good things come in threes." Gateway Bank is celebr...
09/15/2026

There is a German saying, "Alle guten Dinge sind drei," meaning "All good things come in threes." Gateway Bank is celebrating work anniversaries for three of our teammates this month, so we couldn't agree more! 🥳

Rachel is celebrating 7 years with the bank.

Jennifer Stevens, our SVP/COO, says: "Rachel is truly one of a kind. She is very knowledgeable, super smart, and your best confidant. Rachel is the absolute best — not only as a woman, but as a co-worker. We're truly grateful for her!"

Greg is celebrating 5 years here.

From Chief Credit Officer Josh Flake: "While Greg is one of the smartest people at the bank, he is also incredibly humble about it and always willing to share his knowledge. You would think this Minnesota boy wouldn't get cold here in AZ, but you can almost always find him wearing a sweater vest…even in the summer."

Kyle is celebrating 2 years with us.

Market President of Mesa, Scott Morris, shares: "Kyle brings energy and enthusiasm that keeps the team running at a high level at all times. While some of that energy is a natural gift, some of it is found at the bottom of a Monster energy drink. A natural people person, his business development skills and ability to connect with clients make him a perfect fit for Mesa's only community bank."

Tap 👍 or drop a comment to help us celebrate three people we're lucky to have!

We started a conversation in spring about financial and mental health. Later this month, we close it (for this season, a...
09/09/2026

We started a conversation in spring about financial and mental health. Later this month, we close it (for this season, at least) — and each one keeps getting better.

Join us and Culture Crush Business Podcast on Wednesday, September 30th, for the third event in our Financial Health & Mental Wealth series.

You'll hear from Emmanuil Kandinov with Cetera Investors, Lindsay Smith with Be Still Consulting, and Tara Bethell with Copper Quail Consulting about how to improve financial confidence, mental wellbeing, workplace culture, and long-term success.

Stop by to enjoy good conversation, good drinks, and great people — all for free since you’re part of the Gateway community!

📅 Sept 30 | 3:30–6:00 PM

📍 Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. – Miracle Mile | 1418 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix

🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-health-mental-wealth-final-event-in-the-series-tickets-1994762084091?aff=oddtdtcreator

Use code GATEWAYLOVE for free admission.

09/03/2026

In case you missed it, Gateway Bank has some big news: After nearly 20 years as President & CEO, James Christensen is retiring next year.

James will remain on our Board of Directors and Loan Committee until at least 2028, and two familiar faces are stepping into new roles:

🔹 Scott Morris, one of Gateway's first hires back in 2008 and current Market President of Mesa, will be promoted to President.

🔹 Josh Flake, our Chief Credit Officer and a pillar of Gateway's strongest years on record, will be promoted to CEO.

Your accounts, your loans, and your relationships with the people at Gateway are not changing. The culture James helped build — one that puts people first, values authenticity, and treats every customer and employee as family — is exactly what Josh and Scott are committed to carrying forward.

See the full announcement at https://gcbaz.com/news-and-resources/2027-leadership-transition-announcement/.

08/27/2026

Meet Gateway Bank's next CEO, Josh Flake. 👏

Josh joined Gateway in 2021, first as a VP of Commercial Loans before being promoted to Chief Credit Officer. He's been part of some of the bank's strongest performing years on record. He's also become one of the clearest examples of what Gateway's culture actually looks like in practice.

"Making a living isn’t about what you get. Making a life is about what you give," Josh says. "Gateway allows me to be the best version of myself possible, while pouring back into the local community."

Josh's goal as CEO is to honor Gateway's past, strengthen its present, and help the bank adapt for whatever comes next — without losing what makes it different from every other bank you've ever worked with. That's a promise we're holding him to. 😄

Congratulations to Josh and his counterpart Scott Morris, our current Market President who will move into the role of President. We can't wait to see what the next chapter holds!

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6860 E Warner Road
Mesa, AZ
85212

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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