Kitsap Bank
Carol Kowalski, CAP, currently serves as Vice President of Business, Community, and Government Relations at Kitsap Bank, focusing on sustainable partnerships that benefit community and society. With extensive experience in philanthropic engagement, Carol founded Kowalski, INSPIRE! as a consultant for community engagement and philanthropic initiatives. Previous roles include Director of Principal and Planned Giving at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, and various leadership positions at Washington State University, including Director of Philanthropic Engagement and Development. Carol's career also includes marketing leadership in athletics at Arizona State University and Oregon State University, and a foundational role at the Seattle Supersonics. Educational qualifications include a Chartered Advisor of Philanthropy from The American College of Financial Services and a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Washington State University.
Kitsap Bank
Kitsap Bank is a community bank dedicated to giving our community and our customers the very best. It goes beyond providing enhanced banking services and really getting to know our customers as people; not account numbers. We believe we have a responsibility as your local bank to contribute and give back to the communities we serve in the Greater Puget Sound region. It’s a guiding principle that dates back to our beginnings in 1908 as a small bank in the small community of Port Orchard, Washington. We have a great team at Kitsap Bank. You’ll see it on the smiling faces of our employees and hear about it from customers who often remark about the “family” atmosphere they feel as soon as they enter a branch. That’s because we hire great people who believe as we do that customers come first. They also understand that being able to give back to the community is an honor and a responsibility that we all share. Privately held with local ownership, we are committed to doing what’s best for our employees, customers and shareholders. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.