Business Partner of the Month – Bank of the West

Founded in 1874, Bank of the West is a financially strong, well-capitalized and prudently managed FDIC-insured bank that customers have entrusted with their money for 140 years. Our bank’s stability and development have been sustained through a strong focus on sound, conservative banking practices and a superior level of customer service. Bank of the West employs a business model that lets the bank make service-focused decisions-about credit, products and other aspects of its operations-as quickly, consistently and as close to the customer as possible. The bank operates distinct units to provide a range of superior services-Commercial Banking, Regional Banking, National Finance and Wealth Management.

Bank of the West was built on prudent management that protects the interests of clients with a passion for customer service, support for our communities, and a commitment to our team members. Strength and stability are the foundation of Bank of the West. Throughout our history, we have remained financially strong and maintained a prudent approach to lending and underwriting. The bank believes in safeguarding our clients’ interest and assisting them to achieve their financial goals. Our passion for customer service is appreciated by our loyal customers and sets us apart from our banking peers.

Friendly and knowledgeable team members, reliable transaction processing and simple, straightforward products and services are hallmarks of our award-winning relationship based banking. Bank of the West is committed to assisting communities not only by providing financial services that help businesses and individuals prosper, but also contributions in the form of volunteerism, charitable giving and sponsorships. The Bank provides charitable donations, is a supporter of the arts, college athletics and professional sports. Our team of more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. We have created a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence, encourages creative thinking and respects diversity – an environment where team members are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about serving our customers.