Why bank with Bank of Washington?
Yes, we are a bank. Yes, we make loans and keep deposits safe. Yes, we like numbers and spreadsheets and balance sheets. However, we are so much more than all of that. When you step into the Bank of Washington, you can feel that it is more than that. Our mission is to do good – by prioritizing employees, customers, community, and relationships. This mission is weaved throughout our culture and our history.
We are continually focused on keeping our local communities vibrant and growing, reinvesting local dollars back into the community to help create local jobs, give back to local charities and organizations, support local schools, create local opportunities, volunteer our time, and more. Yes, we are a bank, but we are so much more than that!
Because banking is personal. Because banking needs to be easy. Because we put you first. Because when you bank with us, you get:
- Stability and top-notch security.
- A real person answering the phone if you have a question - 7 days a week.
- The technology to make banking easy and the accessibility to make banking comforting.
- A bank that grows with you, knows you, and focuses on a personalized experience for you.
- A bank that continues to evolve and prioritizes you and the local community.
Connect with us today! We cannot wait to serve you.
A local gem and big bank perks rolled into one
When I launched Krilogy in 2009, I knew exactly who I wanted by my side - The Eckelkamps and The Bank of Washington, an honorable, family-owned community bank that could scale with my entrepreneurial spirit. They've assisted me and Krilogy clients with both small and large deals. They're not just any bank; they're like family. With L.B., Buzz, and Jay guiding me, I found the sweet spot between deeply personal, entrepreneurial banking and market-leading expertise. It's like having both a local gem and big bank perks rolled into one at Bank of Washington.
Kent Skornia
Krilogy
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
A wonderful family environment
The Bank of Washington has created a wonderful family environment, and that environment has proven to be very successful, not only for the bank but most importantly for the community it serves. My family is honored to be able to work with the team at the Bank and we are excited about being a small part of the next 140 years.
Beau Reinberg
BestBox Storage
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
The Bank of Washington makes our community better
I remember the day I opened my first Bank of Washington checking account as a teenager. I was so proud. I couldn't wait to write out my first check... but even more than my own excitement, I remember the bank staff members sharing in my joy that first day. In all the years since, I still greatly appreciate the genuine care I receive. The team is knowledgeable, kind and always quick to help with my needs. Beyond the truly remarkable transactional experiences, I have the greatest appreciation and admiration for everyone in the Bank of Washington family who work so hard, often behind the scenes, to support, serve and care for our community. The Bank of Washington makes our community better in so many ways.
Becky Cox
Four Rivers Family YMCA
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
A clear choice for both my family and my business
I admire how The Bank of Washington lives out the “Do Good” motto with their consistent involvement and support in our community. The Bank of Washington was a clear choice for both my family and my business. I also find confidence in seeing the same friendly faces to help with our banking needs.
Dr. Tanya McCormack
Washington Hearing Center
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Flexible and offers a personal level of service
There are more banking options than ever these days, but I find that the Bank of Washington is flexible and offers a personal level of service that can't be beat. They have been a big part of Washington for a long time and it shows by their dedication to the community.
Todd Boland
Boland Enterprises
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Professional, personable, helpful and knowledgeable
I have chosen the Bank of Washington because of their longevity in the banking business and the people. The employees are professional, personable, helpful and knowledgeable. They treat customers as they would wish to be treated. They go about business with integrity, a drive toward excellence and a willingness to roll with the changes in the industry to meet their customer's needs. I feel secure and comfortable knowing they have been in Washington many years and strive to provide the best services possible in an ever changing business and financial environment.
James T. Eckelkamp
Retired, Sporlan Valve Division of Parker Hannifin
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors • Emeritus
Every person I’ve dealt with at the bank, from the tellers to the ownership is fantastic
My banking relationship began with a casual conversation with Buzz Eckelkamp. I knew he was a banker, and he knew I ran a business, but our conversations generally centered around our mutual service with the Washington Fire Department or arguing about BYU and Notre Dame football. Anyway, he suggested I consider a banking relationship with the Bank of Washington. Before then, I hadn’t really considered changing banks, but idea of working with a local institution, run by people I know and trust was appealing. I agreed to a meeting with Sam Unnerstall and, as they say, the rest is history! Every person I’ve dealt with at the bank, from the tellers to the ownership is fantastic. The service and expertise are unmatched. I can’t imagine trusting the financial needs of my business to another institution.
Matt Coleman
Engineered Fire Protection, Inc.
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Customer since 1952
I opened my first savings account with the Bank of Washington on August 29, 1952, and still have that same account which I have been told is one of the oldest existing savings account numbers at the bank. Many of my family members continue to bank with the Bank of Washington as well.
Edward V. Fischer, Sr.
Fischer Farms
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors • Emeritus
Their flexibility played a large role in the development of my business
I have been banking with the Bank of Washington for over 35 years and continue to enjoy the experience. For this reason, I knew they were the bank I would work with in starting my engineering company. Their flexibility played a large role in the development of my business. After 10 years, I know that was the right decision and I look forward to working with them on future projects.
Ben Kuenzel
21 Design Group
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Cutting edge technology and outstanding service to customers
I am very proud to have grown up in a multi-generational banking family that believes strongly in advancing dedicated and talented employees, provides cutting edge technology and outstanding service to customers. Through ongoing sponsorships and participation, I am honored for the firm commitment to the growth and support of area schools, churches, civic and charitable organizations, and the community overall.
Tom Tobben
United Bank of Union
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Allowed my business grow and prosper
I have been a customer of Bank of Washington since I was a teenager. The bank has always met my personal and business needs which has allowed my business grow and prosper.
Michael A. Hoelscher
Hoelscher & Bruns, C.P.A.
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Our relationship is built on trust
As a business owner, I feel that the Bank of Washington is our partner in business. They have always been there to help us grow our companies, and our relationship is built on trust. I also appreciate that they are always on the cutting edge of offering technology products in our community that help us improve our efficiencies.
Michelle Hoerstkamp
Sisbro Energy, Inc. dba Otto Xpress
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
The employees are knowledgeable, helpful, and given that most of them have been with the bank for a long time says a lot about the bank and the people who own it
When my brother and I went into business to purchase J & W Cycles, the Bank of Washington was the only bank willing to take a chance on us. What I like about the bank is the ability to make quick decisions without having to check with someone out of state. The Bank of Washington is truly a hometown bank. The employees are knowledgeable, helpful, and given that most of them have been with the bank for a long time says a lot about the bank and the people who own it. After 38 1/2 years of running one of the Top 100 motorsports dealerships, we retired from a very successful business that Bank of Washington was an integral part of. Bob & Jim Jones.
Robert C. Jones
J & W Cycles; Hilltop Storage Units
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Warm, friendly service I’ve grown to expect from an organization that is committed to our community
The Bank of Washington has been my bank of choice since I opened my first savings account with money I earned from babysitting. Many years later I still appreciate the warm, friendly service I’ve grown to expect from an organization that is committed to our community.
Sandy Lucy
Gary R. Lucy Gallery
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Breadth of knowledge and expertise that is unprecedented in our community
As I was growing up, visiting the Bank of Washington to see my grandfather and dad was part of my life. I got to know the employees as a young child, and now I have had the opportunity to work alongside those same employees for many years. I believe one of the strongest reasons to bank with the Bank of Washington is the longevity of our employees. They possess a tremendous amount of years of experience that brings to our customers a breadth of knowledge and expertise that is unprecedented in our community.
Jeanna Eckelkamp Sinnott
Eckelkamp Enterprises
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Competitive on all aspects of banking
My family has been working with Bank of Washington since before I was born. I continue banking with them because I have never had a reason to want to go elsewhere. Their personal service and involvement in the community are only a couple of the reasons I am still banking with them. The people at Bank of Washington, from top to bottom, care about the well being and success of their customers and the entire community. They are, and have always been, competitive on all aspects of banking.
Glenn Straatmann
Straatmann Feed & Transfer, Inc.
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Instrumental in the development and growth of businesses in our community
The Bank of Washington to me is a true "Community Bank". They, and their employees, are actively involved and support numerous civic, community and church events in the Washington area. This is either through the bank's monetary contribution to these events and fundraisers, or through their support and encouragement of their employees to serve on various committees. Since 1877, they have been instrumental in the development and growth of businesses in our community. That commitment has continued with the Bank of Washington expanding their headquarters in Downtown Washington, and their funding of loans to continue to improve and expand our downtown and riverfront. They are a "Community Bank" in partnership with the customers they serve.
Andy Unerstall
Unerstall Construction Company
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Extraordinary service from the teller line all the way through the loan process
Having moved into the community of Washington in 1991, I knew right away that the Bank of Washington would be the place for all my banking needs. Customer service at the Bank of Washington is the equivalent to what is referred to in the industry as "Service with Soul". Providing extraordinary service from the teller line all the way through the loan process, the Bank of Washington has been where I know I can get the service I need. Family owned and where employees are like family, the Bank of Washington is my bank!
Eileen Chalk
Retired, St. Francis Borgia High School
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Big enough to get the job done and small enough to make the banking experience personal
I have had so many positive experiences with the Bank of Washington that it is difficult to pick just one. With 7-day-a-week branch accessibility, to the ability to go directly to a "decision maker" regarding an account or loan, to the staff's uncanny ability to remember who I am and consistently go "above and beyond" on customer service, to the Downtown staff's patience in setting up multiple ebanking accesses for my wife and kids, they truly are big enough to get the job done and small enough to make the banking experience personal. They are an example of what makes Franklin County unique with their "neighbor to neighbor" approach to banking.
Robert W. Halsted M.D.
Retired, Mercy Hospital
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
They have always been competitive while maintaining hometown, community services
I like the spirit of the hometown bank. Since I opened my business in 1990, they have always been competitive while maintaining hometown, community services. They are a leader in being the first to offer cutting edge large bank capabilities (ex. online banking, mobile apps, mobile banking, remote deposit capture) with the one-on-one attention of a small town bank.
Herb Homeyer
Homeyer Precision Manufacturing
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors • Emeritus
Everyone is professional, willing to help and friendly
The Bank of Washington is the people who work there everyday that makes the difference. Everyone is professional, willing to help and friendly. When I walk through the door, I feel that I'm in a place that I can trust. A bank that was built on family values that are still in place today. It is those people that give you that sense of trust because of those family values. You know you’re in good hands when you're dealing with family!
Richard W. Hopp
Wiemann-Pues Insurance Agency
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
I like doing business with people who care so much about the community
What makes me choose the Bank of Washington as my bank? The aptly named “Bank of Washington” is, I think, just that. While other banks come and go “The Bank” (as my kids simply call it) is Washington’s bank. As I was growing up, I was lucky to be acquainted with guys like Ed Maschmann, Steve Lochirco, Elmer Heidmann, Bob Vossbrink, the Eckelkamp family and other Bank leaders. They were successful businessmen and leaders in the community, yet they were always very friendly and approachable, even when I was a child. I have been told that my grandfather did some legal work for the Bank years ago, before L. B. and Bill Eckelkamp got out of law school. Knowing some of the Bank’s history and those who have been involved with it makes me proud to be a bank customer. I also appreciate that the Eckelkamp family has always been very generous to area churches, schools, hospital and numerous other charities. I like doing business with people who care so much about the community. The Bank also provides great service. I like to go inside at the main branch every chance I get for my deposits, withdrawals, etc., rather than use the ATM or online banking. As I enter the building and walk to the teller line I hear “Hi Dave” from at least 4 to 5 people, and they make me feel like I’m one of Bank’s most important customers.
David P. Politte
Zick, Voss, Politte, Richardson, & Brinker, P.C.
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Sincere desire to provide outstanding customer service
My earliest memories of the Bank of Washington include my mother and father hosting many gatherings at our home for bank customers and employees. There were numerous employee Christmas parties and car dealership celebrations. Many of these same customers are still with the Bank of Washington, and I believe this is because of our employees’ tremendous amount of experience and sincere desire to provide outstanding customer service. Thank you for your confidence in us and we will continue to strive to exceed your banking needs.
Judith Eckelkamp Tobben
Mercy Hospital
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors
Shining example of a community bank
My affiliation with the Bank of Washington rests on its being a shining example of a community bank. The stability of dealing with, not only employees, but owners, who are my neighbors, provides an added sense of knowing I will be dealt with in a manner that builds a long-term relationship, and not just one of “doing the deal.” As a C.P.A., I could recount any number of stories where clients that have dealt with the bigger corporate banks have been subject to the whims of changing corporate strategy and found themselves scrambling to establish a new banking relationship at a time when they most needed reliability. That never seems to happen with the Bank of Washington.
Tim Unnerstall
Unnerstall & Unnerstall C.P.A. P.C.
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors • Emeritus
A hometown feel with all of the attributes and conveniences of any big bank in the market
The banking experience is what sets the Bank of Washington apart from all of the other banks out there. It gives me peace of mind knowing that we are in safe, reliable hands with people we know. We feel comfortable picking up the phone and talking to anyone at the bank at any time. They also have a caring attitude about the community and are really concerned about how their actions and procedures affect the people they serve. They have a "hometown" feel with all of the attributes and conveniences of any "big bank" in the market. That's why we bank at the Bank of Washington.
Donna Speckhals
Retired, Quality Reward Travel, a Maritz Affiliated Company
Bank of Washington Board of Advisors • Emeritus
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