Summit Bank announced Brian Thomas has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader for the bank’s Portland and Southwest Washington Team. The announcement was made by Craig Wanichek, Chief Executive Officer and President of Summit Bank.

“Brian has a passion for working with local business owners and nonprofits to help them exceed their financial goals,” said Wanichek. “He is the ideal leader to help us continue to expand our business throughout the Portland and Southwest Washington area.”

Thomas has more than 13 years of experience in commercial lending with a focus on local manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and professional service providers. He brings a depth of experience with complex owner-occupied and investor real estate transactions and will take a key role in building out the bank’s community-based business, commercial real estate and manufacturing client base.

Thomas is a graduate of the University of Oregon.