Our Story

Bank of the Pacific proudly pursues its mission: “to be the best bank for our employees, customers, investors and communities.”

Bank of the Pacific was formed in 1971 to serve that very purpose. Eight years later, the Bank of Grays Harbor was created with a similar vision and values. In 1999, a merger of equals was formed between the two banks. And in 2004 Bank Northwest, based in Bellingham, Washington, became part of the Bank of the Pacific family. Today, the bank operates branches and offices in Western Washington and Northern Oregon.

Today, Bank of the Pacific has achieved many of its original goals and mission, “To be the best bank for our employees, customers, investors and communities”.

There are fifteen branch locations in Western Washington and Northern Oregon. The words “neighbor” and “hometown” are not just words to everyone at the bank, they are the cornerstones of a committed and proud tradition. The Bank has genuine care and concern for their employees, as they are worth much more than the hours they work. By the same respect, their customers are also worth much more than the size of their accounts. Bank of the Pacific’s financial expertise and concern for their communities make a real impact in the lives of the families and businesses they serve.

As the Bank continues to grow and build its brand value, it must stay true to its mission through providing smart solutions with personal service.

This means maintaining a balance between expanding technologies and continuing to nurture the deep-rooted personal connections for which they are known. This balanced approach will allow the Bank to expand its market share and increase profitability without sacrificing its heritage or mission to be the best bank for its employees, customers and communities.