Summit Bank Hires Maarty Leunen as Assistant Vice President, Market Development Officer

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Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO) has appointed Maarty Leunen as Assistant Vice President, Market Development Officer. A Central Oregon native, Leunen has a strong analytical background and extensive local business knowledge. He previously played basketball at the University of Oregon and had a successful 13-year international career. Leunen is committed to strengthening community ties and client relationships. Gary O'Connell, Market President, expressed enthusiasm for Leunen's local advocacy and potential contributions to the bank's growth.

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• Maarty Leunen's local roots and experience may enhance community relationships.
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EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gary O’Connell, market president of Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO), announced that Maarty Leunen has been hired as Assistant Vice President, Market Development Officer. A native of Central Oregon, Leunen brings a strong analytical background and extensive knowledge of our local business community to his position at Summit Bank.

Maarty Leunen, Assistant Vice President, Market Development Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

Leunen graduated from Redmond High School after winning a State Championship in basketball and went on to play basketball at the University of Oregon for four years. As a starter, he helped the Ducks reach the Elite Eight. After graduating with a degree in Economics, he was drafted by the Houston Rockets. Soon after he embarked on a successful 13-year professional basketball career in Turkey, Germany and Italy.

As a community minded professional who moved back to Redmond to raise a family, Leunen is a strong supporter of local causes, initiatives and nonprofits. He created the Maarty Leunen Basketball Camp, which he has managed for years, and started the annual Maarty Leunen Desert Rose Golf Fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Redmond. “I am excited to join Central Oregon’s Business Bank,” says Leunen. “I am dedicated to building connections and long-term relationships with prospective and current clients.”

“We are thrilled to have Maarty join our Central Oregon team,” says O'Connell. “Born and raised in the area, he will advocate for the local business community by helping us grow and take care of our clients. Maarty brings a wealth of credibility and connectivity to Summit Bank. We look forward to supporting his development of a long and successful career in business banking.”

With offices in Central Oregon, Eugene and the Portland Metropolitan area, Summit Bank is a community bank that specializes in providing high-level service to professionals and medium-sized businesses and their owners.

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Gary O’Connell, Market President/541.317.8002/goconnell@sbko.bank

Source: Summit Bank

FAQ

Who is Maarty Leunen and what is his role at Summit Bank?

Maarty Leunen has been appointed as Assistant Vice President, Market Development Officer at Summit Bank (OTC Pink: SBKO).

What are Maarty Leunen's qualifications for his position at Summit Bank?

Leunen has an extensive background in the local business community and a degree in Economics. He also has a strong analytical background.

When was Maarty Leunen appointed to Summit Bank?

Maarty Leunen's appointment was announced in a press release dated October 26, 2021.

What is the expected impact of Maarty Leunen's appointment on Summit Bank?

His local connections and analytical skills are expected to strengthen client relationships and support business growth.