Wheatland Bank Expands Central Washington Agricultural and Commercial Lending Team

Wheatland Bank Is a locally owned and independent community bank, recognized nationally as one of the top 100 community banks in the nation by American Banker and one of the strongest banks in the nation by BauerFinancial, the largest independent bank rating association. The only Ag bank headquartered in Washington State with over 30% Agricultural loans, Wheatland has announced the addition of an experienced agricultural and commercial lender to the team led by long time banker and team leader Erik Hopkins and serving the Wenatchee and Quincy markets.

As a graduate of Central Washington University, new hire Eric Davis brings a wealth of experience to Wheatland Bank both from his time as a Senior Tax Associate with CliftonLarsonAllen and as a well-respected agricultural and commercial lender serving the greater Wenatchee area. With nearly five years of experience in the banking industry, Eric has proven himself as a successful lender and customer relationship manager. Eric will work alongside Erik Hopkins, the Bank’s team leader for Chelan and Douglas Counties, to serve our Wenatchee-area customers, but will also have a presence in the Quincy market and will look to expand the Bank’s agricultural and commercial loan portfolio there.

“We are excited to have Eric join Wheatland Bank’s team in the central Washington. We look forward to having him help us build on the great foundation we have as we focus on continuing to expand our presence throughout Wenatchee, Quincy and the surrounding area,” said Susan M. Horton, President and CEO of Wheatland Bank.

About Wheatland Bank: Wheatland Bank is a locally owned independent community bank headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Wheatland Bank’s commitment to eastern and central Washington is strong and has deep roots. It’s a commitment that is kept alive with powerful local ownership, leadership, and decision-making. Over the past 43 years, Wheatland Bank has grown through organic and diversified expansion with 14 branches throughout eastern and central Washington, nearly 17,500 customers. Wheatland Bank focuses on helping businesses, farmers, ranchers, and consumers succeed by offering the highest quality personalized banking relationships and customized lending, banking, residential lending, and wealth management services. A strong independent reflection of Wheatland Bank’s continued success is the fact that Wheatland Bank has earned the coveted 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm for 62 consecutive quarters putting it in an even more prominent position as an “Exceptional Performance Bank”. The designation is reserved for those banks securing a 5-Star rating for 40 consecutive quarters or longer. To learn more about Wheatland Bank, visit us online at www.wheatland.bank.