Peoples Bank announced the promotion of Andy Riddell to Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s strategy across all commercial and marine lending activities.

Riddell joined Peoples Bank in June 2021 and most recently served as SVP, Commercial Market Leader for the Bank’s Snohomish Commercial Banking Group where he led a team of bankers committed to serving the diverse needs of Snohomish County.

“Andy has a proven track record of exceptional leadership and expertise in commercial lending,” said Charles LeCocq, Peoples Bank Chairman and CEO.

Riddell has served on multiple boards throughout his nearly 20-year commercial banking career in Alaska and Washington. He is a past Board Member of the Whatcom Business Alliance and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for YMCA of Snohomish County.

“I look forward to continuing Peoples Bank’s 100-year legacy of making a difference in our local communities by supporting local business owners, families, and community organizations,” said Riddell.

A graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, Riddell holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Vanguard University of Southern California.

Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent full-service community bank with $2.8 billion in assets. It is headquartered in Bellingham, WA.