Commercial Lending Team
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Andy Bennett
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader
About Andy
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Andy Bennett
Senior Vice President,
Commercial Lending Team Leader
Contact me at: 503-905-2229
Andy is an experienced commercial lender with expertise in assisting business owners, nonprofits, and real estate investors to achieve their goals. Financing specialties include commercial real estate, operating lines, and equipment financing. Andy earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and is a graduate of the Western Banking School’s Commercial Lending program. He began his business banking career in the 1990’s and joined Pacific West Bank in 2011. As a native Oregonian, Andy has chosen to work exclusively with community and business-focused banks to work more closely with small businesses and crafting custom financing solutions for his clients. Andy has served in community leadership roles including the Rotary Club of Wilsonville and multiple Chambers of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the Risk Management Association and the Valley Development Initiatives Board through the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. When away from the office Andy can be found with family and friends at a sporting event, concert or on the golf course.
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Robert Greenawald
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader
About Robert
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Robert Greenawald
Senior Vice President,
Commercial Lending Team Leader
Contact me at: 360-335-2753
Robbie joined Pacific West Bank in 2023 to assist with the expansion into the Vancouver market. With 23 years of commercial banking experience, Robbie works primarily with small to mid-size businesses and offers a more consultative approach. His focus has been on commercial real estate and commercial and industrial lending, offering a balanced approach to his customers. He is the team leader for the Vancouver team and is involved in all facets of the lending process. Robbie earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, where he focused on finance and economics while participating in athletics. He is involved with local committees and volunteers time with non-profit organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and two teenage boys as well as golfing with friends.
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Michele Baker
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer
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Michele Baker
Senior Vice President,
Commercial Lending Officer
Contact me at: 503-905-2221
Michele joined Pacific West Bank in December 2014, she has been a banking relationship manager for over 25 years in the West Linn, Lake Oswego and Portland markets. As Commercial Lending Officer, Michele brings to the Bank a strong background in finance, business lending, and credit underwriting. Her experience working with a variety of business owners results in establishing long-lasting banking relationships which help our clients to grow and succeed. Michele enjoys being active in our community, including current and past executive, board and volunteer positions with the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Business Alliance, Oregon Dressage Society, United Way and the OSU Master Gardener program.
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Justin White
Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer
About Justin
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Justin White
Vice President,
Commercial Lending Officer
Contact me at: 360-635-1761
Justin joined Pacific West Bank in 2023 as a Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. He has over 20 years of experience in banking, including 10 years of relationship management in Commercial Banking. Justin takes a detailed management approach, which has been very successful while primarily focusing on Commercial and Industrial lending. His customers see the value he brings which has led to his success as a C&I lender. As a Vancouver, WA native, Justin enjoys supporting the community he grew up in and focuses his strengths on assisting and supporting business and people to help affect change.
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Carissa Fedchenko
Vice President, Commercial Lender & Business Development Officer
About Carissa
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Carissa Fedchenko
Vice President,
Commercial Lender & Business Development Officer
Contact me at: 503-567-5700
Carissa joined PWB in 2021 with 14 years of experience banking in the Portland metro area. She sets herself apart by taking time to understand the unique needs of her clients and tailors solutions specifically for them. She is relationship-focused and finds joy in helping local business owners, investors, and non-profits accomplish their goals. She has worked with her team to implement customized programs for many professionals in the community including property managers, fiduciary services, and B Corps. She strives to be a resource for her clients, bringing them value often beyond just banking. When she's not working, she can be found outdoors enjoying the beautiful PNW or traveling.
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Andrew Lyle
Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager
About Andrew
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Andrew Lyle
Vice President,
Commercial Portfolio Manager
I’m here to help: 503-905-2215
Andrew has over 10 years of commercial banking experience in Texas, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. He has financed a wide array of commercial transactions, with a focus on land development, residential construction, commercial construction, and stabilized multi-family real estate. He is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in southwest Portland. He spent a year abroad studying in Munich and taught English at a middle school in Leipzig, Germany. In his free time Andrew enjoys playing folk music, watching soccer, and keeping up with his German language skills.
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