examples from BOW social media pages

Newsworthy

Looking for something specific?

Robert Vossbrink III smiling
10/04/2023

Robert Vossbrink III Named Outstanding Young Professional

Robert Vossbrink III, 28, of Washington, is a commercial lender with the Bank of Washington. Robert is a 2013 graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School. He went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science in accounting and Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri-Columbia...

Read More about Robert

Education Fund proclamation, coins and cash for City Hall time capsule
05/01/2023

Dear Future Generation of Washington

I write you this letter from 200 West Main Street right in the heart of downtown Washington. The Bank of Washington has been on Main Street in Washington since 1877 and our goal is that as you are reading this in 2123, you will still be able to walk right into our Bank off of Main Street 100 years from now...

Read Full Letter

Proud to once again be voted one of the best banks in the STL area by Small Business Monthly
05/02/2023

Bank of Washington Selected as Best Bank for the St. Louis Region

St. Louis—Bank of Washington has been selected by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM) readers as “Best Bank” for 2023.  Each month SBM polls its readers for its annual “Best in Business” contest and asks them to nominate and select the very best companies in St. Louis. For the month of May 2023, readers were asked to select the “the very BEST Banks” in the region...
 
Bank of Washington Mission and Vision statement
04/01/2023

Eckelkamp Reveals Bank's New Mission and Vision

Washington, MO – The Bank of Washington’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr., recently unveiled a new mission statement and vision statement that are deeply rooted in the history and community of the bank and strongly focused on the future...
 
Congratulations to Chris Eckelkamp on being named among the 100 St. Louisans You Should Know in 2023
04/02/2023

Chris Eckelkamp Named 2023 Top 100 St. Louisans to Know

St. Louis – Bank of Washington Vice President of Commercial Lending Chris Eckelkamp was chosen as one of the “Top 100 St. Louisans to Know To Succeed in Business.” Eckelkamp, along with 99 other St. Louisans, were recently featured in the April 2023 issue of The St. Louis Small Business Monthly and will be honored at a luncheon on May 10...
 
Buzz Eckelkamp named to St. Louis Business 500 Banking and Finance; St Louis Business 500 Influential, Impactful, and Innovative Leaders; Buzz's headshot is displayed on lefthand side of screen below Bank of Washington logo
03/13/2026

Buzz Eckelkamp Named in St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500 List

St. Louis, MO – The Bank of Washington announces that Louis B. “Buzz” Eckelkamp, III, President of the Bank of Washington, has been recognized in St. Louis Magazine’s Business 500 list in the Banking & Finance category, an annual showcase of leaders shaping progress and driving impact across the St. Louis region... 
 
Proud to be featured in St. Louis Magazine
02/23/2026

A Legacy of Doing Good at Bank of Washington

St. Louis, MO – The Bank of Washington is proud to share that our work and presence in the St. Louis region have been recently highlighted by St. Louis Magazine
 
Daniel Tobben Graduates from Missouri Bankers Association Leadership Program
07/01/2025

Danny Tobben Graduates from MBA Banking Leadership Missouri Program

Washington, MO – Daniel Tobben, VP, Director of Deposit Operations with Bank of Washington in Washington, MO, graduated from the Missouri Bankers Association’s Banking Leadership Missouri program during the organization’s 135th Annual Convention.
 
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors donates five hundred dollars to 12 local charities
01/28/2026

Board of Advisors Donate to 12 Local Organizations

Since 2011, the members of our Board of Advisors have come together on their own to do good and donate to our community!
 
2025 Do Good Wrap Up
01/15/2026

Do Good Wrap Up for 2025

See how we put our mission to Do Good into action this year. 
 
Welcome to our Board of Directors, Kent Skornia and Beau Reinberg
10/05/2025

Skornia and Reinberg Join Board of Directors

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. has recently announced the appointment of Kent S. Skornia, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Krilogy, and Beau D. Reinberg, Co-Founder and Principal of Diversified Structure Solutions, to its Board of Directors, effective October 2025.
 
Gary Tod promotion
02/18/2026

Gary Tod Promoted to Chief Credit Officer at the Bank of Washington

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of Gary Tod to Chief Credit Officer.

proud to be voted best in customer service by Small Business Monthly Magazine 2025
01/6/2025

Voted Best in Customer Service

St. Louis, MO — We are honored and grateful to once again be named as Best in Customer Service by St. Louis Small Business Monthly readers! Our vision is to build dreams - by providing the best financial experience to help our customers and employees grow with us. We are proud of the relationships our team has built as they truly put this vision into action. 
 
Board of Advisors Makes Donations
1/16/2025

Board of Advisors Makes Local Donations

Washington, MO – Every year the members of our Board of Advisors come together on their own to donate and Do Good in our community! They recently donated $500 to each of the following amazing organizations...
 
Ajla Zigic, VP, Business Development Officer
10/23/2025

Bank of Washington Welcomes Ajla Zigic

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. has recently announced the addition of Ajla Zigic as VP, Business Development Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Zigic brings a dynamic blend of leadership, innovation, and community-focused banking to her new role...

Now open! exterior of Bank of Washington's new Clayton branch at night
02/18/2025

Bank of Washington Opens Branch in Clayton, MO

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. recently announced that the bank has expanded its branch network into Clayton, MO
 
2024 Do Good Wrap Up Video
1/1/2025

Do Good Wrap Up 2024

Washington, MO – See how we put our mission to Do Good into action this year. 


Employee Welcome!
10/26/2024

Bank of Washington Leadership Team Grows

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. has recently announced the addition of four new leadership team members: Jennifer Fischer-Turgeon, Shelly Conley, DeAnna Cassat, and Debra Dunkel.

Employees Promotions- Gary Tod, Eric Patke, Robert Vossbrink III
10/19/2024

Bank of Washington Promotions

Washington, MO – Bank of Washington Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. has recently announced the new roles of three leadership team members: Gary Tod, Eric Patke and Robert Vossbrink, III.

Daniel Tobben smiling
10/7/2024

Danny Tobben Named Outstanding Young Professional

Daniel Tobben, vice president of deposit operations at the Bank of Washington, was named a 2024 outstanding Young Professional after being nominated by the bank's president, Buzz Eckelkamp.

No results.