Northrim Bank Adds to Nome Staff, Other New Hires
Northrim Bank is staffing up its newest branch in Nome and also promoting a new hire to the role of a corporate officer.
Ken Hanley joined Northrim in January, and already the bank is making him a Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. The promotion is based on Hanley’s twenty-five years of experience in the financial industry in Alaska and Illinois. A veteran of the US Coast Guard, Hanley is a past board member for Junior Achievement and the Salvation Army.
John Baker started at Northrim in December as Associate Vice President, Assistant Branch Manager in Nome. Baker also brings twenty-five years of experience in the banking industry. A longtime Alaskan, he volunteers as a basketball referee for the Nome Community School.
Travaris Bell started at Northrim in December as Assistant Branch Manager at the West Anchorage branch. Bell has eight years of experience in the financial industry. A longtime Alaskan, he volunteers at a local high school, teaching financial literacy and planning.
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