Gig Harbor-based Harbor Bank recently announced that Thomas Leander has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement, made by Board Chairman Stanley Stearns, stated Leander’s departure was for business and personal reasons.

Stearns indicated that the Board has named Richard C. Emery as Interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found. Previously, Emery served as President and CEO of United Security Bancorporation in Spokane. He joined United Security in November 1997 as President and Chief Operating Officer, and in July 1998 was promoted to CEO. Prior to joining United Security, he served as President and CEO of Pacific One Bank and its predecessor American National Bank, from its inception until its merger with First Hawaiian.