Kitsap Bank has named Leslie T. Peterson as assistant vice president and loan officer at its Poulsbo branch according to president Jim Carmichael. She brings experience in commercial and consumer credit, business development, and branch management to the bank. The Poulsbo resident is a member of Rotary, and volunteers at the YWCA’s Adopt a Family program through its ALIVE shelter.

Peterson has previously served as branch manager of the Central Kitsap branch of Pacific Northwest Bank. She may be reached at (360) 779-7799.