Puget Sound Bank, the bank subsidiary of Puget Sound Bancorp, recently announced that Kimberly Carhee has joined the company as vice president, loan operations manager.
Ms. Carhee replaces Bruce Nalder, who will retire on May 13, 2016 after 11 years managing the team of loan service representatives at Puget Sound Bank. Mr. Nalder was one of the first employees of Puget Sound Bank and helped establish the culture and policies that have built the Bank into one of the strongest and most successful in the United States.
“Bruce has been instrumental in the Bank’s success and everyone here wishes him a well-deserved retirement,” said Tony Chalfant, Puget Sound Bank executive vice president and chief credit officer. “We’re pleased to have found Kim Carhee as Bruce’s replacement. Her depth of experience in managing loan operations in community banks will be valuable as Puget Sound Bank continues to grow.”
Ms. Carhee has spent her entire career in loan operations in banks, with most of her time in community banking.
“Her proven track record of building, managing and motivating successful teams through growth and change is just what we were looking for,” added Chalfant. “We are fortunate to bring her experience and customer-focused leadership to the Bank.”
Carhee grew up in the Seattle area and is a graduate of the University of Washington.
