People’s Bank Hires Evp/Chief Credit Officer Bill Whalen People's Bank Jacksonville Branch Now Open - Page 38 (Back Cover)

By Press Release https://www.peoplesbank.bank/about/press-release---march-8-2022

People’s Bank Hires Evp/Chief Credit Officer Bill Whalen

People's Bank of Commerce is pleased to announce the recent hiring of William (Bill) Whalen as executive vice president and chief credit officer. Whalen joins People's Bank with almost 33 years of experience in the banking industry, of which 30 have been in Oregon. He most recently worked as senior vice president and chief credit officer for another Oregon based community bank. "We are excited to have Bill join our team with his extensive expertise in commercial lending,” says Julia Beattie, president. “He is a great addition to our team.” Bill is currently a member of the Oregon CASA Network Board of Directors. He has been involved in several community service organizations, examples of which include the Eugene Police Commission and the Citizen’s Review Board of the Eugene Police Auditor’s Officer. Bill worked in the Rogue Valley as a commercial lending officer from 1992 to 2005 before moving to Eugene. He and his family are looking forward to moving back to the valley and getting reconnected in the community. People's Bank of Commerce is a community bank headquartered in Medford, Oregon, with branches in Medford, Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Klamath Falls, Albany, Lebanon, and Salem.

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PEOPLE'S BANK JACKSONVILLE BRANCH NOW OPEN

People's Bank of Commerce is pleased to announce the opening of our newest location in Jacksonville, Oregon. This is the bank’s tenth branch and is located at 185 E. California Street. We offer full-service banking, including new accounts and teller services, as well as consumer, mortgage, and business loans. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "We are excited to have been able to open this branch sooner than we previously expected,” says Julia Beattie, President. "With the departure of US Bank and Umpqua bank in 2021 from the community, we made it a priority to open as quickly as possible to assist the needs of the Jacksonville community" added Beattie. The new branch is managed by Maria Garcia, branch service officer, former assistant branch manager for Umpqua Bank in Jacksonville. Maria brings over 16 years of banking experience to People's Bank and is a dedicated community supporter. People's Bank of Commerce is a community bank headquartered in Medford, Oregon, with branches in Medford, Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Klamath Falls, Albany, Lebanon, and Salem. https://www.peoplesbank.bank/