Longtime Vice President and Manager of Kitsap Bank’s Silverdale Mortgage Office, Leslie Peterson, will be transferring to the Poulsbo branch as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer.

She has been in banking for 18 years with over 13 years in commercial lending. “Leslie has done an excellent job while in the mortgage division, and we welcome her back to the commercial lending side of the bank,” said Jim Carmichael, President and CEO of the bank. “She brings a wealth of experience to our business customers, and will continue to assist with contractor financing.”

A resident of the North Kitsap Community for seven years, Peterson is active in East Bremerton Rotary, Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County, and the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women.