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Board of Directors

World class expertise. Local values.

Experienced business leaders with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest.

The Northwest Bank Board of Directors reflect our geographic focus and the customers we serve. They are senior business and community leaders, and their combined experience provides an invaluable perspective on business as well as the regional and national economy. In addition to being CEOs, bankers, economists, and CPAs, our directors are deeply involved in community organizations throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah.
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Jeffery Gow

Board Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer
 
MEET JEFF GOW



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William Ilett

Director
 
 
MEET BILL ILETT



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Brian Langstraat

Director
 
 
MEET BRIAN LANGSTRAAT



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Kyle Leyendecker

Director,
President & Chief Operating Officer
MEET KYLE LEYENDECKER



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John Mitchell

Director
 
 
MEET JOHN MITCHELL



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Denise Smith

Director
 
 
MEET DENISE SMITH



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Derek Straight

Director
 
 
MEET DEREK STRAIGHT



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Robert Underhill

Director
 
 
MEET BOB UNDERHILL



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Steven Wasson

Board Vice Chairman
 
 
MEET STEVE WASSON

























































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