Business Banking

Kristin Bauer

Senior Vice President,

Commercial Banking Team Leader

I’m here to help: 503-912-2072

With 20 years combined experience in banking and treasury management, Kristin believes in delivering exceptional service customized to the unique needs of each of our clients. Her passion extends to supporting relationships with businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to build synergies and solve for success. Kristin currently serves as a board member for Serendipity Center as well as the Good Neighbor Center. She is also an alumna of Gonzaga University, Willamette University MBA program, and has earned the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation. Outside of the office, Kristin enjoys golf, Oregon wines, and spending time outdoors with her husband and sons.

Teva Adkins

Vice President,

Regional Branch Manager

I’m here to help: 503-905-2255

Teva joined Pacific West Bank in November 2018. She has more than 10 years of experience in commercial banking in the Portland Metro area. As Regional Branch Manager, she oversees the operations of the West Linn and Lake Oswego offices. She is dedicated and focused on providing exceptional client service and providing deposit solutions for her clients. She manages a deposit portfolio of clients. She offers a welcoming and individualized approach as she understands each client has their own unique banking needs. Teva is a proud graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Spanish. She enjoys traveling and has lived in both Japan and Mexico.

Jason Scott

Vice President,

Commercial Relationship Officer

I’m here to help: 503-912-2048

Jason has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, 18 of those specifically in Treasury Management, as well as holding the esteemed Certified Treasury Professional(CTP) designation. His depth of experience in banking and commitment to finding solutions with a personal touch provide for a wealth of benefit to his client relationships. Born in Vancouver, Washington, he studied architecture at the University of Oregon, and is a proud resident of the Rose City. Jason is a longtime supporter of our local arts and nonprofit community, previously serving as Treasurer & Board President of Portland Festival Symphony for many years. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, quality time with friends, and escaping to his home in sunny Puerto Vallarta during the winter and spring seasons.

Mike Venti

Vice President,

Commercial Portfolio Manager

I’m here to help: 503-905-2222

With 30 years of Retail Banking experience, Mike is adept at positive client relationships and creating cohesive and high-performing teams. Mike leads our West Linn office as the Commercial Branch Manager. Mike has been active in the community throughout his career, mostly engaging in local chambers, Rotary and nonprofit volunteerism. When not at work, Mike enjoys baseball games with friends, golf, traveling, and particularly, time with his wife and his two adult children who live in the Portland area.

Lisa Fajardo Faust

Executive Vice President,

Chief Banking Officer

I’m here to help: 503-912-2066

Lisa joined Pacific West Bank in 2018 and serves as Chief Banking Officer overseeing strategic growth for the Bank. She has over 30 years of commercial banking experience in senior roles developing new client relationships and providing consultative financial support. Lisa is engaged in the nonprofit sector and passionate about the development of nonprofit leadership and financial education. She currently serves as a Board Chair of Friends of the Children Portland, Board Treasurer of Clackamas Community College Foundation, Board Member of the Oregon Bankers Association Education Foundation, Advisory Board Member and Finance Committee Member for Quest Center for Integrative Health, and Finance Committee Member for Bradley Angle.

Lisa was honored as a 2023 Women of Influence awardee, in 2023 as the Corporate Champion awardee for Bradley Angle and in 2024 as the Auction for Action Honoree for Quest Center for Integrative Health.