Jeff Gusinow Hired as Senior Lending Consultant for Summit Bank

Rhea-AI Summary

Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO) has promoted Jeff Gusinow to Senior Lending Consultant. Gusinow, a seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience, aims to enhance the bank's professional services market. He has a strong community presence and has previously raised over $250,000 for blood cancer research. Market President Jenny Bennett noted Gusinow's commitment to community banking and local business growth. Summit Bank, recognized as a top SBA lender in Oregon, continues to focus on high-touch personal banking and local decision-making.

Positive

• Jeff Gusinow's promotion signals a commitment to enhancing the professional services market.
• Gusinow's community involvement and fundraising efforts strengthen the bank's local presence.
• Summit Bank was named the Top SBA Community Bank Lender in Oregon in 2021.

Negative

• None.

EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jenny Bennett, Market President at Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO), today announced the promotion of Jeff Gusinow as a Senior Lending Consultant. Jeff has been a Eugene/Springfield-based banker since 1988. He spent 24 banking years with Siuslaw Bank, an Oregon-based community bank specializing in the professional services market. He retired from a four-year career as a Relationship Banking Officer and Manager with Oregon Pacific Bank a little over four years ago and is well-known by the Eugene/Springfield community.

Jeff Gusinow, Senior Lending Consultant at Summit Bank, Eugene, OR (Photo: Business Wire)

Jeff Gusinow graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. Gusinow also graduated with honors from the Graduate School of Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is heavily involved in the community as the Chairperson of the Eugene Loan Advisory Committee and Chairman of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society annual fundraiser, where he has personally raised over $250,000 to help fight blood cancer.

“He’s decided to come back to work for Summit Bank because he’s missing community banking and wants to help Summit grow,” says Jenny Bennett, Eugene & Springfield Market President. “He believes in the culture and viability of local community business banks and will focus specifically on developing our professional services market,” exclaimed Bennett.

About Summit Bank

Summit Bank Group Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Summit Bank, is a leading independent community bank providing outstanding service to professionals and businesses within various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, public entities, and nonprofits. With offices in Eugene, Central Oregon, and downtown Portland, Summit Bank specializes in high-touch personal banking and local decision-making. Summit Bank Group Inc. is quoted on the NASDAQ Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board as SBKO. In 2021, Summit Bank was named the Top Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Bank Lender in the State of Oregon, and in 2022, has been named to Oregon Business Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719006070/en/

Devon Myers, Marketing Coordinator, dmyers@sbko.bank

Source: Summit Bank Group Inc.

FAQ

Who is Jeff Gusinow at Summit Bank (SBKO)?

Jeff Gusinow has been appointed as a Senior Lending Consultant at Summit Bank.

What is the background of Jeff Gusinow?

Jeff Gusinow has over 30 years of banking experience, previously working with Siuslaw Bank and Oregon Pacific Bank.

What recognition has Summit Bank (SBKO) received recently?

Summit Bank was recognized as the Top SBA Community Bank Lender in Oregon in 2021.

What is the focus of Summit Bank's business strategy?

Summit Bank focuses on high-touch personal banking and supporting local businesses.

How is Summit Bank involved in the community?

Summit Bank actively engages in community initiatives, with Gusinow raising over $250,000 for blood cancer research.