Portland, OR-based Pacific West Bank added a new team that will lead the bank’s expansion into the Vancouver, WA, market. The team includes Robert Greenawald, senior vice president and commercial lending team leader; Justin White, vice president and commercial lending officer; Irina Alvarado, vice president and credit analyst; and Marcella Dickson, commercial lending associate.

“This expansion represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy. We are thrilled to bring our high-quality banking services to the businesses of southwest Washington,” Ed Kawasaki, chairman of Pacific West Bank, said.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our operations into Vancouver,” Jason Wessling, president of Pacific West Bank, said. “The opening of the Vancouver office and the formation of the new team is part of Pacific West Bank’s ongoing commitment to growth and expansion in the I-5 corridor.”

“We are excited to be part of the Pacific West Bank team and to be opening a new office in Vancouver,” Greenwald said. “Our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible banking experience by helping them achieve their goals. We look forward to continuing to serve the business community in Portland and southwest Washington. We will announce our office location soon.”