First Bank’s First New CFO Since the ‘80s
Ketchikan-based First Bank has a new Chief Financial Officer for the first time in forty years. Rocky Elerding is promoted to the position now that longtime CFO Jim Sarvela is retiring.
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First National Bank Alaska Selected as One of America’s Best-In-State Banks by Forbes
First National Bank Alaska was chosen as one of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2021 by Forbes and was the only bank in Alaska to receive the honor.
Distinguishing Differences in Financial Institutions
Banks and credit unions are among the most prominent financial services companies serving Alaskans. However, there are distinct differences—and similarities—between how these institutions function to meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
US Small Business Administration Alaska District Office Announces Lender Awards for Fiscal Year 2018
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office announced the top lenders of the SBA Loan Program in Alaska during Fiscal Year 2018 in four categories.
Northrim Bank Opens Branch in Soldotna
Northrim Bank announced the opening of its newest branch, the Soldotna Financial Center.
KeyBank Names Scott Rowley VP, Senior Payments Advisor with Commercial Banking Team
Scott Rowley has joined KeyBank as Vice President and Senior Payments Advisor with the Enterprise Commercial Payments Group at KeyBank.
Northrim Bank Announces New Hires and Promotions
Northrim Bank announced that William (Bill) Kurtz, AVP has been named AVP Branch Manager. It also announced the promotions of Erika Bills, Assistant Vice President, Business Banker III, Cindy Cheely, Business Banker II, and Shauna Thornton, AVP, Branch Manager (Sitka).
Convenient and Brick-Free
Financial institutions have been consistently building up their virtual banking services to better accommodate their customers. Virtual banking—often referred to as online banking or electronic banking—is essentially the equivalent of traditional banking over the internet.
2019 Junior Achievement Hall of Fame – Laureate Richard Strutz
Richard Strutz has always valued people over dollars. That mindset helped him work his way up through the ranks of the National Bank of Alaska (NBA), from teller to president.
Alaska USA Foundation Donates $45,000 to Alaska’s Youth
ANCHORAGE—Alaska USA Foundation contributed $45,000 to support a variety of nonprofits that provide vital services to Alaska’s youth.