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Congratulations Jordan Ward

Published 12/02/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan Ward to Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at the Ammon branch.

Jordan has been employed with D.L. Evans Bank for ten years. He started as a loan assistant and worked through such positions as a personal banker, a consumer lending specialist and went into the management internship program at the bank and became a commercial loan officer.

Jordan obtained his bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from Idaho State University. He also attended Boise State University Business Professional Leadership courses and has studies in American Bankers Association. He is currently the President of the East Idaho Falls Rotary Club and has been a member for the past five years.

Jordan believes he can help all businesses with their needs, big or small, and can help make their business grow in the area. His experience at D.L. Evans Bank has made him a well-rounded person to help with any banking needs.

He enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors of Idaho while camping, dirt biking, snowmobiling and more!

Jordan can be reached at the Ammon branch located at 2634 East Sunnyside Road or by phone at the office at 208-522-0593.

Congratulations Sarah Naylor

Published 11/23/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Naylor as Operations Supervisor at the Brigham City branch.

Sarah obtained her education from Utah State University and Bridgerland Technical College. Sarah has been with D.L. Evans Bank for over three years. In her new position she will supervise and monitor production activities to ensure all their goals are achieved.

Sarah would like to invite friends, family, and customers to visit her at the Brigham City branch located at 101 South Main Street. She can be reached by phone at the office at 435-723-5656.

Welcome Ron Wolfe

Published 11/17/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Wolfe to Senior Vice President Branch Administrator.

In his new position, he will provide oversight and direct planning, organization, implementation of retail sales, training, and business development in each of the bank’s markets. Ron will also track and support branch growth goals and objectives in conjunction with overall bank strategic plan initiatives and assist in evaluating new geographic markets for future bank expansion efforts.

He brings with him twenty-two years of banking and financial experience to the D.L. Evans Bank team. Ron has been a member or affiliated with the Newberg Early Bird Rotary Club, Oregon Community Foundations Grants Committee, A Family Place, Nurseries of Yamhill County Leadership Council, Newberg Education Foundation, Rotary Mission Dental Foundation, Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce Board, and a George Fox University Bruin Athletic Associations/Alumni.

Ron grew up in Central Oregon and attended George Fox University where he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

He loves the outdoors and backpacking and enjoys photography, running and cycling. Ron aspires to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with his oldest daughter in 2024. His newest hobby is being a grandparent and he has another one on the way.
Join us in welcoming Ron to our team. He can be reached at our Boise Downtown branch located at 890 West Main Street or by phone at the office at 208-331-1399.

Welcome Bradley Ball

Published 11/10/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Ball as Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer for the Idaho Falls branch.

He brings eighteen years of banking experience with him to the D.L. Evans Bank team. As an Assistant Vice President Commercial Loan Officer, he is responsible for receiving, reviewing, evaluating, and underwriting commercial loan requests. He meets with customers to explain credit policies and to obtain loan information and documentation, monitors and reviews construction and development loans, and is responsible for business development and marketing of existing and prospective accounts.

Bradley is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School and has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Sports Science from the University of Idaho, an Advanced Commercial Credit Analysis Certificate, and a Financial Management for the Closely Held Business Certificate.

In Montana, Bradley has been a member of the Billings Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association, Montana Bankers Association, and a coach for YMCA Flag Football and a Montana District 1 Little League manager and coach. In Idaho Falls he has been a Treasurer, a high school assistant football coach, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Chapter of Civilian International Club and the Idaho Alpha President and Vice President of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Bradly loves spending time with his children whom he says keeps him very busy. He is an avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast and enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding, golfing, skiing, football, and basketball.

Bradley enjoys meeting people to develop great working relationships and would like to invite his friends, family, and customers to visit him at the Idaho Falls branch located at 888 E 17^th St. He can be reached by phone at the office at 208-542-2354 or by cell phone 208-569-7727.

Congratulations Anisha Ross

Published 10/21/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Anisha Ross to a Business Banking Officer for the Western Idaho area.

She has almost 16 years of financial experience and has been employed at D.L. Evans Bank since 2015. While at the bank, she has been a Teller, a Financial Service Representative, a Loan Assistant, a backup Security Officer and a backup for an Operations Officer. In her new position, she will be helping business customers with their Business Online Banking, Business Capture, and Merchant Service needs.

Anisha is a Corning High School graduate and earned a certificate from the Computer Training Institute of California. She also is a member of the Payette County Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer for the Treasure Valley Safari Club.

She loves to read and is an avid outdoors woman who enjoys being on the water in either her kayak or boat and fishing at every available opportunity.

Join us in congratulating Anisha!  She can be reached at our Fruitland branch located at 1307 NW 16^th St or by phone at the office at 208-452-5000.

Congratulations Kent Gunnell

Published 10/20/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kent Gunnell as Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at the Albion branch.

Kent attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University and is a graduate of Western AG Credit School in Pullman, Washington. He has been employed with D.L. Evans Bank for twenty-four years. He has been an Assistant Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager and a Loan Officer. In his new position, he will provide a variety of commercial loan products and loan services based on the customer’s needs. He will contribute to the bank’s growth and profitability by lending, growing deposits, and providing other financial services.

He enjoys participating in his local church meetings and activities. He was a previous 4-H Poultry Superintendent for Cassia County and a coach for many youth sports teams over the years. Kent loves commuting back and forth to work on his bicycle and especially waving to people during his rides.

Kent especially enjoys working with all his customers in the Albion area and continues to look forward to developing new and strengthening established relationships. You can visit him at the Albion branch located at 200 W Market St. He can be reached by phone at the office at 208-673-5301 or by cell phone 208-678-9658.

Welcome Justo Fuentes

Published 10/19/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justo Fuentes as Vice President Commercial Loan Officer for the Boise State St branch.

Justo brings with him nearly twenty-five years banking experience. As a Vice President Commercial loan officer, he will help businesses improve profitability through access to capital, increase capacity through equipment and commercial real estate financing, and improve cash flows through operating capital. He has spent more than two decades in the banking industry and is able to seamlessly integrate his industry knowledge to his client’s needs to ensure they achieve their goals.

Justo looks forward to building and expanding personal and business banking relationships and invites his customers, friends, and family to visit him at the Boise State Street branch located at 3845 West State St. He can be reached by phone at the office at (208) 447-9815.

Congratulations Amber Whitaker

Published 10/14/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President, and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Whitaker to Assistant Vice President Branch Manager for the Albion branch.

Amber has been employed with D.L. Evans Bank for twenty-two years. While employed at the bank Amber has held various positions including a teller, Financial Service Representative, Loan Assistant, Branch Specialist, Operations Officer, and Agriculture/Commercial Loan Officer. Amber will continue lending, and in her new position, she will be responsible for managing all aspects of day-to-day operations while providing customer care and leadership in achieving branch goals.

Amber enjoys being involved in her community. Some of her involvements include helping the Mini Cassia Chamber of Commerce, the Albion 4" of July Committees, the Raft River High School Booster Club, and the Cassia County 4-H & FFA beef programs.

In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her family and friends, horseback riding, camping, and enjoying the outdoors.

She would like to invite her friends, family, and customers to visit her at the Albion branch located at 200 W Market St. in Albion and can be reached by phone at the office at 208-673- 5301.

Welcome Jason Hart

Published 10/06/2022

John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hart to Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at the Murray branch.

Jason has two decades of previous financial experience before joining D.L. Evans Bank.

He achieved a BA in International Law and Diplomacy from BYU and an MBA in Marketing from University of Phoenix. In his new position, he will be responsible for receiving, reviewing, evaluating, and underwriting commercial loan requests. He meets with applicants to explain credit policies and to obtain loan information and documentation, monitors and reviews construction and development loans, and is responsible for business development and marketing of existing and prospective accounts.

Jason is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club, Financial Literacy for Teens, and the Primary Children’s Hospital. When he is not spending time with his clients, he enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf and fly fishing.

Jason looks forward to building and expanding the personal and business banking relationships he has developed in the area and invites his customers, friends, and family to visit him at the Murray branch located at 156 E Winchester St. He can be reached at the office by phone at (801) 288-2202 or by cell phone at (801) 960-7480.