1st Security Bank Announces Retirement Date of Chief Credit Officer and the Selection of His Successor
07/05/2023 - 11:30 AM
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Security Bank of Washington has named Stephanie Nicklaus to succeed Robert Fuller as Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”), effective on Mr. Fuller’s retirement as of August 17, 2023.
Robert Fuller has served as the Bank’s CCO since 2013. “Rob will be missed by employees and customers alike,” said 1st Security Bank CEO Joe Adams. “In Rob’s ten years as 1st Security Bank’s CCO he developed a great working relationship with Dennis O’Leary, the Bank’s Chief Lending Officer, as well as the lenders and Bank customers. Rob, Dennis, and the team were true business partners and collaborators. They instilled in their teams the idea that “Everyone is Credit and Everyone is Production.” This concept ensured that our customers received only outstanding service. Rob’s approach to credit has left a strong legacy for all of us to follow.”
Stephanie joined the Bank in December 2022 and has more than 20 years of diverse experience in the banking industry, including many years in credit, lending, operations, and leadership, as well as experience as a Chief Credit Officer. Early in her banking career Stephanie found a passion for commercial lending, leadership development, and most significantly encouraging collaboration across business lines.
Stephanie is an honors graduate with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington, with a specialty in Finance and Organizational Management. Stephanie obtained her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University. Stephanie is also scheduled to graduate this year from Pacific Coast Banking School with an Executive Leadership Certificate in Organizational Leadership from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business.
“Rob built an excellent team and a strong credit culture. His leadership and professionalism will be a tough act to follow,” said Stephanie. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue Rob’s legacy and take this amazing team culture into the future.”
Stephanie has served on several nonprofit boards. Her passion for service, and the development of future leaders is unwavering, and she brings this same dedication to 1st Security Bank.
Media Contact:
Camberly GilmartinCamberly.Gilmartin@fsbwa.com
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headquartered in mountlake terrace, washington, 1st security bank has been serving customers in king, kitsap, pierce and snohomish counties since 1936. with our seven neighborhood branches, we believe that bigger is not necessarily better. in fact, our strength comes from the relationships that we build with our customers, small businesses and community partners. additionally, 1st security operates lending programs for home buyers, local contractors, builders, mortgage companies and boat dealerships that help strengthen the communities in which we live and work. we aren't just open for business; we live here, which is why our branches are so involved with their communities. from sponsoring food drives to the annual poulsbo kids day celebration, everyone at 1st security lives our passion for being the bank that makes our customers say "wow". the northwest is a diverse, open and welcoming community with many cultures and backgrounds that we celebrate, truly believing that we are stron
