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Summit Bank Names Piotrek Buciarski Market President for Portland
Summit Bank Names Piotrek Buciarski Market President for Portland.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Summit Bank Names Piotrek Buciarski Market President for Portland\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nSummit Bank Names Piotrek Buciarski Market President for Portland\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSeasoned commercial banking leader to guide continued growth in Summit Bank’s Portland market\r\n\r\n\r\n EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\r\nSummit Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Piotrek Buciarski as Market President for Portland, effective March 30, 2026.\r\n\r\n\r\n This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260326816745/en/\r\n https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260326816745/en/2757940/4/PB_Promotion-57.jpgSeasoned commercial banking leader to guide continued growth in Summit Bank’s Portland market \r\n \r\n \r\nBuciarski currently serves as Senior Vice President and Eugene/Springfield Commercial Banking Team Leader at Summit Bank. Since joining the Bank in 2017, he has played an important role in supporting client growth and strengthening Summit Bank’s presence in the market.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nIn his new role, Buciarski will oversee Summit Bank’s continued growth and client relationships across the Portland market, including Downtown, Westside, and Southwest Washington.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n“Piotrek has made a meaningful impact at Summit Bank through his leadership, his focus on clients, and the way he supports our teams,” said Craig Wanichek, President & CEO. “He is well prepared for this role, and we are confident he will do an outstanding job leading our Portland market. He will build on the strong foundation established by Team Leaders Brian Thomas and Dan Wahlin and the teams in both Downtown and the Westside. Portland remains an important growth market for Summit Bank, and Piotrek’s leadership will help us continue building strong relationships with businesses throughout the region.”\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n“I’m honored to step into the role of Market President for Portland and build on the strong foundation already in place,” said Piotrek Buciarski. “I look forward to deepening relationships with our clients, supporting our teams, and helping lead Summit Bank’s continued growth in the Portland market as we focus on serving local businesses throu...