New President & COO Announced for Skagit State Bank

Cheryl R. Bishop, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skagit State Bank is excited to announce that Russ Lee will be joining the leadership team of the bank as President and Chief Operating Officer on November 5, 2013.

Mr. Lee will handle the day-to-day operations for Skagit State Bank. He is highly qualified for this position and has a strong background in community banking. His past roles have included Loan Officer, Mortgage Lender, Chief Financial Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lee received a BA from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and an MBA from Western Washington University in Bellingham.