Bellingham, Wash.-based Peoples Bank announced a slate of new lenders at its Washington branches in Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
Cory Willard was named vice president and commercial loan officer for the Snohomish commercial banking Group. Based at the Colby Avenue branch in Everett, Willard has nearly 15 years of experience in banking in Snohomish and Skagit counties, having previously served as a relationship manager at U.S. Bank, a commercial lender at Skagit Bank, and a commercial lender and branch manager at The Bank of Washington. He specializes in commercial real estate and C&I loans.
Born and raised in Bremerton, Cory volunteers as a coach for North Snohomish Little League and Snohomish Junior Athletic Association Youth Basketball League. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, and enjoys serving as a fly-fishing guide.
Tiffany Blair was appointed retail branch manager of the downtown Bellingham office. She has expertise in consumer lending, training and staff development, and is focused on helping customers make wise long-term financial decisions.
“I am passionate about helping small businesses succeed, and I strive to be a one-stop-shop for business owners seeking guidance on all business-related matters,” said Blair. “As a resident of the Bellingham area for the past ten years, I have experienced firsthand the many positive contributions Peoples Bank makes to the community.”
She has a bachelor’s degree in international business administration with a focus on economics and Mandarin Chinese from Western Washington University, Bellingham, and is a 2016 graduate of the Executive Development Institute of Bellevue. She volunteers for Junior Achievement and serves as a board member with Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County.
Lisa McGriff was hired as a senior real estate loan officer at the Bellingham home loan center. She has more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a 31-year resident of Whatcom County.
Founded in 1921, the $1.7 billion Peoples Bank currently employs nearly 450 full time employees, including 285 employees in Whatcom County and 42 employees in Snohomish County.