April 26, 2023

Pacific Crest Savings Bank

Ryan Douglas has joined Pacific Crest Savings Bank as senior vice president and risk officer. Douglas brings more than 16 years of experience in finance, risk management and public service, most recently serving as a senior bank examiner with the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. He will oversee all areas of risk management to help ensure the bank continues to operate in a safe and sound manner, as well as head the bank's programs to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations. Prior to joining Pacific Crest, Douglas worked extensively in roles within the state government, spending the last six years as a bank examiner with the state Division of Banks. He began his career as a revenue agent with the Washington State Department of Revenue, overseeing state and local tax compliance while working with small business owners. Pacific Crest Savings Bank also hired Angela Monsef as senior loan Processor. Monsef brings more than 15 years of consumer and residential lending and mortgage experience to the role, previously serving in various lending positions around the greater Puget Sound region. Monsef will support the lending team and work closely with clients to determine their individual needs, guiding them through processing and closing their loan.

Prior to joining Pacific Crest, Monsef worked extensively in residential lending, most recently serving as senior loan processor at Capstone Home Loans for more than six years. She began her career as a loan processor at Bay Equity in Everett. Founded in 1984, Pacific Crest Savings Bank is a local and independently owned community bank headquartered in Lynnwood.