Seasoned commercial banking leader to guide continued growth in Summit Bank’s Portland market

Summit Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Piotrek Buciarski as Market President for Portland, effective March 30, 2026.

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Seasoned commercial banking leader to guide continued growth in Summit Bank’s Portland market 

Buciarski 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.

In his new role, Buciarski will oversee Summit Bank’s continued growth and client relationships across the Portland market, including Downtown, Westside, and Southwest Washington.

“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.”

“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 through relationship-based banking and local decision-making.”

Before joining Summit Bank in 2017, Buciarski served as Senior Director of Marketing & Sales at TrackTown USA. He holds an MBA and a degree in Economics from the University of Oregon. A former University of Oregon pole vaulter, he is a three-time All-American and represented Denmark at the 2004 Olympic Games and multiple IAAF World Championships.

About Summit Bank

Summit Bank Group Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Summit Bank, has offices in Eugene/Springfield, Central Oregon, and the Portland metro area. The bank provides commercial banking, treasury management, and lending services to professionals and mid-sized businesses, as well as their owners. Recent recognition includes Oregon Business magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For (four consecutive years), the Eugene Register-Guard Readers’ Choice Favorite Bank, the Bend Bulletin Best Bank (past two years), and American Banker’s list of the top 100 banks in the United States. Lane County has also recognized Summit Bank as one of the Best Places for Working Parents. Summit Bank Group Inc. is quoted on the OTCID under the symbol SBKO. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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