Bank of the Pacific Is Woven Into the Fabric of the Lynden Community
Many banks emphasize their friendly customer service, but few can offer an authentic hometown feel like Bank of the Pacific. Since opening their doors in Lynden more than 20 years ago, they have made the community just as much of a priority as helping customers with their financial needs.
Bank of the Pacific’s story began in 1971 in Long Beach, WA. In 1990, Bank of Grays Harbor was founded in Aberdeen, and the two merged in 1999. Bellingham’s Bank Northwest joined in 2004, further expanding the network. Today, with more than 20 branches stretching from Marion County in Oregon to Whatcom County, the bank proudly serves the Lynden community as part of its continued regional growth.
The first Bank of the Pacific location in Lynden was a two-person team operating out of a home office on Bender Road. In 2002, the pair opened a larger branch on Guide Meridian Road. They relocated to their current location in 2005, a bright and airy building at 1800 Front Street, offering personal banking services ranging from HELOCs (Home Equity Lines of Credit) to vehicle loans, as well as commercial services tailored to the area’s large agricultural industry.
Bank of the Pacific’s Lynden Branch team! From left to right: Sirita Walter, Tracy Bovenkamp, Carley Wilson, Heather Vandergiessen, and Renee Aase. Photo courtesy: Bank of the Pacific