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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...

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The Return to Community Banking

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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. on July 11, 2026, at age 82 after a brief illness...

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... 

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.

 

Since 2011, the members of our Board of Advisors have come together on their own to do good and donate to our community!

See how we put our mission to Do Good into action this year. 

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.

 

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.

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. 

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...

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...

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

 

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

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.

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.