Commencement Bank Welcomes Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer, Don Brown
Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA) announced that Don Brown joined as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer effective October 31, 2025. Brown will be based at the bank's Auburn branch and will target South King County to support the bank's local commercial lending growth. He brings over 30 years of banking experience, including nearly ten years as a commercial relationship manager at Kitsap Bank and a recent short tenure at First Citizens Bank. Brown holds a BA from Pacific Lutheran University and served nine years on The First Tee of South Puget Sound board.
Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA) ha annunciato che Don Brown è entrato come Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, con effetto dal 31 ottobre 2025. Brown lavorerà presso la filiale di Auburn e mirerà al South King County per supportare la crescita locale del credito commerciale. Porta oltre 30 anni di esperienza bancaria, tra cui quasi dieci anni come commercial relationship manager presso Kitsap Bank e un recente breve periodo in First Citizens Bank. Brown possiede una laurea BA dall'Università Pacific Lutheran e ha servito per nove anni nel consiglio di amministrazione di The First Tee of South Puget Sound.
Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA) anunció que Don Brown se unió como Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, con efecto a partir del 31 de octubre de 2025. Brown trabajará en la sucursal de Auburn y se enfocará en el sur del condado de King para apoyar el crecimiento de los préstamos comerciales locales. Aporta más de 30 años de experiencia bancaria, incluyendo casi diez años como gerente de relaciones comerciales en Kitsap Bank y un breve periodo reciente en First Citizens Bank. Brown posee una licenciatura BA de la Pacific Lutheran University y ha servido durante nueve años en la junta de The First Tee of South Puget Sound.
Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA)가 Don Brown이 2025년 10월 31일부로 Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer로 합류했다고 발표했습니다. Brown은 Auburn 지점에 주재하며 로컬 상업 대출 성장 지원을 위해 South King County를 목표로 할 예정입니다. 그는 Kitsap Bank에서의 거의 10년, 그리고 최근 First Citizens Bank에서의 짧은 기간을 포함해 은행 경력 30년이 넘습니다. Brown은 Pacific Lutheran University에서 BA 학위를 보유하고 있으며 The First Tee of South Puget Sound 이사회에서 9년간 활동했습니다.
La Banque Commencement (OTCQX:CBWA) a annoncé que Don Brown a rejoint en tant que Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, à effet le 31 octobre 2025. Brown sera basé à l'agence d'Auburn et visera South King County pour soutenir la croissance du crédit commercial local. Il apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience bancaire, dont près de dix ans en tant que gestionnaire de relation commerciale chez Kitsap Bank et une récente brève période chez First Citizens Bank. Brown détient une BA de l'Université Pacific Lutheran et a servi pendant neuf ans au conseil d'administration de The First Tee of South Puget Sound.
Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA) gab bekannt, dass Don Brown als Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer zum 31. Oktober 2025 eingetreten ist. Brown wird in der Filiale in Auburn tätig sein und South King County anvisieren, um das lokale Geschäftsausleihwachstum zu unterstützen. Er bringt über 30 Jahre Bankerfahrung mit, darunter fast zehn Jahre als Commercial Relationship Manager bei Kitsap Bank und eine kürzliche kurze Zeit bei First Citizens Bank. Brown besitzt einen BA-Abschluss von der Pacific Lutheran University und diente neun Jahre im Vorstand von The First Tee of South Puget Sound.
بنك Commencement (OTCQX:CBWA) أعلن أن دون براون انضم كنائب أول للرئيس، موظف بنوك تجارية، اعتباراً من 31 أكتوبر 2025. سيكون براون مقره في فرع أوبورن وسيستهدف جنوب مقاطعة كينغ لدعم نمو الإقراض التجاري المحلي. لديه أكثر من 30 عاماً من الخبرة المصرفية، بما في ذلك نحو عشر سنوات كمدير علاقات تجارية في Kitsap Bank وفترة قصيرة حديثاً في First Citizens Bank. يحمل درجة BA من جامعة Pacific Lutheran وباشر Nine سنوات في مجلس إدارة The First Tee of South Puget Sound.
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TACOMA, WA / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2025 / Commencement Bank (OTCQX:CBWA) is pleased to announce that Don Brown has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Brown will target South King County and play an instrumental role in the bank's continued growth in that market.
"As we continue to execute our strategic plan, it is increasingly important for us to maintain alignment with local bankers who are seasoned in their markets and who provide value beyond the industry standard. I have personally worked in the same local footprint as Don for many years and have witnessed his expertise and integrity first-hand. He is an individual who reflects our values, will strengthen our presence, and will deepen relationships within our communities," said Nigel L. English, Commencement Bank President & Chief Operating Officer.
Brown comes to Commencement following a short tenure at First Citizens Bank. Prior to this, he spent nearly ten years with local Kitsap Bank as a Commercial Relationship Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Lutheran University and was a board member for The First Tee of South Puget Sound for nine years. Brown will work out of the bank's Auburn branch and began on October 31st, 2025.
Don Brown, SVP Commercial Banking Officer
About Commencement Bancorp, Inc.
Commencement Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Commencement Bank, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Commencement Bank was formed in 2006 to provide traditional, reliable, and sustainable banking in Pierce, King, and Thurston counties and the surrounding areas. Their team of experienced banking experts focuses on personal attention, flexible service, and building strong relationships with customers through state-of-the-art technology as well as traditional delivery systems. As a local bank, Commencement Bank is deeply committed to the community. For more information, please visit www.commencementbank.com. For information related to the trading of CBWA, please visit www.otcmarkets.com.
For further discussion, please contact the following:
John E. Manolides, Chief Executive Officer | 253-284-1802
Nigel L. English, President & Chief Operating Officer | 253-284-1801
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SOURCE: Commencement Bank
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