Kitsap Bank is pleased to announce that Sammantha Ray, Vice President/ Credit Officer, has been asked to sit on the National Young Professionals Committee by the Risk Management Association's (RMA) National Headquarters. RMA is dedicated to advancing the use of sound risk management principles in the financial services industry. Ray's hard work and success in building membership for the local RMA affiliate earned her the appointment. She is the only National Committee Member from Washington State.

"We are extremely pleased that Sammantha was honored with this position," comments Steve Politakis, Chief Executive Officer. "She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and committed to educating others about Risk Management. We're confident in her ability to represent Kitsap Bank and the industry well in the advancement of prudent risk management principles."   

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Established August 8, 1908, Kitsap Bank is headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, operating 20 locations throughout Western Washington. With over $1 billion in assets, the Bank provides a full range of financial services to commercial and individual clients. Kitsap Bank has been named a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Kitsap Bank is ranked the 10th largest bank based in the State of Washington and is the second largest women-owned business, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Bank was named Family Owned Business of the Year in 2015 by Seattle Business magazine and has a 5 Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. For more information, visit www.kitsapbank.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.