Peoples Bank Announces Retail and Commercial Officer Promotions
January 04, 2021
On 12/28/20 Peoples Bank announced the following Retail Officer promotions at its branch locations in Whatcom County.
Tiffany Blair, Downtown Bellingham Office
Tiffany Blair, Manager of the Downtown Bellingham Office, was promoted to Vice President, Retail Branch Manager. Tiffany joined Peoples Bank in 2018 and brings expertise in consumer lending, training, and staff development. She is actively involved in the Bellingham community as a volunteer for Junior Achievement, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, and the Whatcom Asset Building Coalition, and a board member of Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County. Tiffany holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration with a focus on economics and Mandarin Chinese from Western Washington University and is a 2016 graduate of the Executive Development Institute of Bellevue.
Ria Van Weerdhuizen, Fairhaven Office
Ria Van Weerdhuizen, Manager of the Fairhaven Office, has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Branch Manager. Ria joined Peoples Bank in 2006 and was promoted to the Branch Manager role in 2015. In 2019 Ria received the Peoples Bank All-Star Award for outstanding service. Born and raised in Lynden, Ria is active in Whatcom County and currently serves as board president of the Historic Fairhaven Association, a volunteer organization founded in 1972 to promote the Fairhaven area while preserving its historic character. Ria is a graduate of the Washington Bankers Association’s Retail Manager Development Program.
Rob Camandona, Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer
Rob Camandona, V.P. and Commercial Banking Officer in the Bellingham Commercial Banking Group. Rob brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having served as a credit analyst and commercial loan officer.
“As a sign of my commitment to building long-term customer relationships, I seek to provide creative financing solutions based on our clients’ needs,” said Rob. “The loan officer plays a crucial function providing the capital that fuels business growth. It’s a role that is challenging, rewarding, and exciting all at once.”
Born in Puyallup and raised in Southern California, Rob returned to Washington to earn a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Western Washington University. Active in the community, he serves as Treasurer and Secretary of the Whatcom Museum Board of Trustees and volunteers for the Whatcom Asset Building Coalition. Rob enjoys playing tennis, mountain biking, cooking, and making craft cocktails.
About Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent full-service community bank with $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, the Bank was founded in 1921 and operates 23 branches located throughout Washington. Reflecting its strong financial management practices, dedicated employees, and long-standing customer relationships, Peoples Bank was awarded a superior five-star rating from BauerFinancial, a leading independent bank rating firm. Learn more about Peoples Bank at https://www.peoplesbank-wa.com/.
Tiffany Blair, Downtown Bellingham Office
Tiffany Blair, Manager of the Downtown Bellingham Office, was promoted to Vice President, Retail Branch Manager. Tiffany joined Peoples Bank in 2018 and brings expertise in consumer lending, training, and staff development. She is actively involved in the Bellingham community as a volunteer for Junior Achievement, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County, and the Whatcom Asset Building Coalition, and a board member of Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County. Tiffany holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration with a focus on economics and Mandarin Chinese from Western Washington University and is a 2016 graduate of the Executive Development Institute of Bellevue.
Ria Van Weerdhuizen, Fairhaven Office
Ria Van Weerdhuizen, Manager of the Fairhaven Office, has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Branch Manager. Ria joined Peoples Bank in 2006 and was promoted to the Branch Manager role in 2015. In 2019 Ria received the Peoples Bank All-Star Award for outstanding service. Born and raised in Lynden, Ria is active in Whatcom County and currently serves as board president of the Historic Fairhaven Association, a volunteer organization founded in 1972 to promote the Fairhaven area while preserving its historic character. Ria is a graduate of the Washington Bankers Association’s Retail Manager Development Program.
Rob Camandona, Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer
Rob Camandona, V.P. and Commercial Banking Officer in the Bellingham Commercial Banking Group. Rob brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having served as a credit analyst and commercial loan officer.
“As a sign of my commitment to building long-term customer relationships, I seek to provide creative financing solutions based on our clients’ needs,” said Rob. “The loan officer plays a crucial function providing the capital that fuels business growth. It’s a role that is challenging, rewarding, and exciting all at once.”
Born in Puyallup and raised in Southern California, Rob returned to Washington to earn a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Western Washington University. Active in the community, he serves as Treasurer and Secretary of the Whatcom Museum Board of Trustees and volunteers for the Whatcom Asset Building Coalition. Rob enjoys playing tennis, mountain biking, cooking, and making craft cocktails.
About Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent full-service community bank with $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, the Bank was founded in 1921 and operates 23 branches located throughout Washington. Reflecting its strong financial management practices, dedicated employees, and long-standing customer relationships, Peoples Bank was awarded a superior five-star rating from BauerFinancial, a leading independent bank rating firm. Learn more about Peoples Bank at https://www.peoplesbank-wa.com/.
