Jeff Kister

Jeff Kister is an experienced banking professional currently serving as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer at Heritage Bank NW since May 2022. Prior to this role, Kister held the position of Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer at Columbia Bank from June 2013 to May 2022. Kister began a career in banking at US Bank, where responsibilities included serving as Assistant Vice President and Relationship Manager from 1998 to June 2013, as well as Branch Manager. Throughout Kister's career, there has been a consistent focus on managing and maintaining business relationships while sourcing new accounts, particularly within a portfolio of midsized business credits.