Business Bank

Business Bank Hires Rick Cornelius

kendavenport — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:45 +0000

Rick Cornelius has been hired as Vice President/ Branch Manager of the Bellingham Branch at Business Bank. Rick has been in banking for 18 years with 6 of those years in the Bellingham area. In 2005 Rick moved to the Spokane area where he was involved in Rotary and other community functions. His previous experience includes Residential and Commercial Lending. Rick has now moved to Whatcom County with his wife and four children.

“We are lucky to have Rick back in the Bellingham area. His extensive expertise in commercial lending and strong management skills will be put to good use as our Branch Manager in the Bellingham area”, stated Mike Cann, President & CEO.

Business Bank Hires Kelly Sygitowicz

kendavenport — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:28:53 +0000

Business Bank, a locally-owned community bank, based in Skagit & Whatcom Counties has hired Kelly Sygitowicz as a Commercial Loan Officer and Credit Analyst in our Bellingham Branch. Ms. Sygitowicz has a MBA from Western Washington University and has worked in the banking industry for 15 years. Her experience includes credit analysis, residential and commercial lending. Ms. Sygitowicz lives in Bellingham with her husband and two children.

“I am looking forward to having Kelly on the Business Bank team”, stated Mike Cann, President & CEO. “She is very involved in the community and has an excellent banking background”.

For more information about Business Bank, please visit www.businessbankwa.com or visit a local branch in Bellingham, Burlington or Mount Vernon.

David Cope Press Release

Business Bank — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:37:20 +0000

Business Bank, a locally-owned community bank, based in Skagit & Whatcom Counties has hired David Cope as Assistant Vice President, Operations Supervisor for the bank’s Burlington Branch. “Mr. Cope has worked in banking since 1989 and will be a tremendous resource as we look to grow relationships at Business Bank in the coming years”, stated Jeremy McCullough, Burlington Branch Manager. “Customers are going to love the energy that Mr. Cope brings to us and we are gearing up for a tremendous year in 2012!” Mr. Cope is currently serving as Board Member and Ambassador Chairperson for the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, is a graduate of the Western School of Bank Management and leads the Worship Team at Grace Church in Mount Vernon.

Two new members elected to the Bank’s Board of Directors

Business Bank — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:12:27 +0000

Business Bank, a locally owned community bank, based in Skagit and Whatcom Counties is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the bank’s Board of Directors.

Jay Duffy, an owner and President of JJMD, Inc., dba Bob’s Burgers & Brew in Burlington, Tulalip and Everett has joined the Board of Directors. Jay is a local graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He continued his education at Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington with a degree in BABA Accounting. Jay lives in Mount Vernon with his wife Katherine.

Chet T. Lackey is an Attorney with Belcher Swanson Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Bellingham. Chet graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, and the University of Puget Sound Law School with a Juris Doctorate. He was appointed Attorney and Counselor at Law in November 1975 and specializes in General Law. Chet lives in Bellingham with his wife Clara.

“Jay and Chet each bring a wealth of experience, diverse business background, and local connections to the bank’s Board of Directors. They bring additional strength to our board at a key time as we prepare for a new capital raise in 2012. With their help we will take Business Bank to an even higher level of success,” stated Mike Cann, President/CEO.