Czajka has been a fixture of the region’s commercial banking industry for over a decade and brings experience he gained in similar roles with other financial institutions in the area to the position
Washington Trust Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Phil Czajka to its Commercial Banking team in southwest Washington as vice president and relationship manager. While he is new to Washington Trust Bank, Czajka is not new to southwest Washington. He has been a fixture of the region’s commercial banking industry for over a decade and brings experience he gained in similar roles with other financial institutions in the area to the position. Czajka is passionate about developing relationships and using his expertise to serve clients based on their unique financial needs.
“We are beyond excited for Phil Czajka to join the southwest Washington Commercial Banking team,” said Erik Selden, senior vice president and team leader for Washington Trust Bank. “He has established himself as a leader in the banking and civic communities and his financial knowledge will be a great asset to our clients and to our growing team.”
Czajka attended Oregon State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in psychology. Since graduating, he continues to serve incoming finance and accounting students as a guest lecturer at the university. Czajka also volunteers his time with numerous community and professional organizations including Clark County Food Bank, CREW Portland, LEAP Wilderness Programs, Meals on Wheels, Oregon Dental Association, Rotary Club of Vancouver, Share Vancouver, Southwest Washington Contractors Organization and Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services.
About Washington Trust Bank
Washington Trust Bank is the largest independently owned full-service commercial bank in the Northwest, serving the region since 1902. A wholly owned subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corporation, the bank has assets exceeding $11 billion. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington Trust Bank currently has over 40 branches and offices in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The bank employs approximately 1,100 people. Details can be found at https://www.watrust.com. The bank is also active on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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