Northrim Bank Adds Loan Officer to Homer
Northrim Bank
Northrim Bank opened a new Loan Production office in Homer, staffed by Jennifer McLay, who joins the team as Vice President – Commercial Loan Officer.
McLay began working for Northrim in April after more than thirty years in the financial industry in Alaska. She holds an associate degree in accounting and small business administration from UAA. McLay is a past Kachemak City Council member and board member of Hospice of Homer. She has volunteered with a number of organizations over her career, including Junior Achievement, the Snomads, and the Homer Racing Association.
Northrim Chairman and CEO Joe Schierhorn says he is pleased to welcome McLay to the company and to expand into a new market.
The Homer Loan Production Office provides lending-related services such as loan information and applications. The office is located at 601 E. Pioneer Avenue, Suite 209, and is open to the public Monday through Thursday and by appointment on Fridays.
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