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2023 Scholarship Recipients

Published 09/21/2023

D.L. Evans Bank has announced the winners of the 2023 D.L. Evans Bank Scholarships and the 2023 D.L. Evans Foundation Scholarships.

The D.L. Evans Bank Scholarship awards a total of $32,000 to high school seniors in our service areas each year. Sixteen $2,000 scholarships are awarded and students are able to use the funds at any accredited college, university, or trade school located in the United States. D.L. Evans Bank believes in supporting our innovators, leaders, and dedicated workforces of tomorrow, recognizing that students working towards a goal need support.

The winners of the D.L. Evans Bank Scholarship are:
Bryan Patterson of Paul, Idaho who will be attending Lewis-Clark State College
Cameron Crus of Ketchum, Idaho who will be attending Boston College
Eliza Higgins of Rexburg, Idaho who will be attending Brigham Young University- Idaho
Hailey Ann Sitts of Parma, Idaho who will be attending Idaho State University
Hannah Johnston of Meridian, Idaho who will be attending Brigham Young University
Isabelle Johnson of Mountain Home, Idaho who will be attending Boise State University
Jack Kraft of Eagle, Idaho who will be attending University of Idaho
Jacy Lue Thomas of Bellevue, Idaho who will be attending University of Utah
Jada McFarland of Glenns Ferry, Idaho who will be attending University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jasmine Santacruz of Hailey, Idaho who will be attending Santa Clara University
Larissa Concidine of Fruitland, Idaho who will be attending Utah State University
Lilly Rae Shewmaker of Jerome, Idaho who will be attending Boise State University
Lucy Schulthies of Burley, Idaho who will be attending Brigham Young University
Melody Echo McHan of Gooding, Idaho who will be attending University of Idaho
Riley Klimes of Kimberly, Idaho who will be attending University of Idaho
Sydney Roberts of Meridian, Idaho who will be attending Boise State University
Taylor Kaiser of Parma, Idaho who will be attending Idaho State University

The D.L. Evans Foundation Scholarship awards $1,100 to three recipients to use at any accredited college, university, or trade school located in the United States. D.L. Evans Foundation is pleased to show support by offering scholarships to the graduating high school seniors of Idaho and Northern Utah so that they may become the next generation of community leaders in their chosen industry.

The winners of the D.L. Evans Foundation Scholarship are:
Braelyn Renae Scott of Melba, Idaho who will be attending the College of Southern Idaho
Franco Ocampo of Carey, Idaho who will be attending Idaho State University
Tim Hebdon of Nampa, Idaho who will be attending University of Idaho

Congratulations to them all! We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

2023 Education Pays Winners

Published 09/20/2023

D.L. Evans Bank has announced the winners of the 2023 D.L. Evans Bank Education Pays Program.

D.L. Evans Bank has announced the winners of the 2023 D.L. Evans Bank Education Pays Program. This year, D.L. Evans bank has rewarded nine students within Idaho and Northern Utah with laptops for excelling in their core classes. Each year, students, grades 6-12, can enter to win a laptop by visiting dlevans.com and submitting their report cards. They receive an entry for each “A” earned in a core class. D.L. Evans Bank is proud to support youth and education.

The winners are:
Alix Zandra Beattie for Eastern Idaho
Francisco Johnson for Magic Valley
Zatai Hawkes for Mini-Cassia
Kayla Rose Ordes for Treasure Valley
Jason Manolopoulos for Western Idaho
Cameron Crus for Wood River
Autumn Smith for Utah
Zach Nelson and Ethan Coverdale are the two winners of the employee children.

Congratulations to them all! We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Jim Evans-Executive Vice President Chief Lending Officer

Published 09/06/2023

Jim Evans, a fifth-generation banker, is the Executive Vice President Chief Lending Officer for D.L. Evans Bank. Appointed to this role in late 2022, Jim is responsible for managing all aspects of loan origination activities including installment, commercial, agricultural, mortgage and real estate loans and business loan services to ensure that lending operations are in accordance with the Bank’s mission, established policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Additionally, he provides leadership, guidance, and training to loan officers to achieve individual origination and servicing goals.

Established in 1904, D.L. Evans Bank is a family-owned and employee-owned community bank focused on serving the local communities and providing the best banking solutions to the community members. D.L. Evans Bank has 38 branches in Idaho and Utah, with more than $3 billion in assets.

Congratulations Dominick Carlyle

Published 09/06/2023

John V. Evans Jr., President of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Dominick Carlyle to Commercial Loan Officer at the Meridian branch.

Dominick began his career in banking after graduating from Boise State University in 2017 with his Bachelor of Science degree. He joined the D.L. Evans Bank team where he has been a Personal Banker for the South Meridian Branch before being accepted into the Commercial Lending Intern program in June of 2022. In his new position as a Commercial Loan Officer, he is 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.

Dominick is a member of the Kiwanis of Kuna club where he serves as the Treasurer and member of the board.

He is looking forward to helping the people of the Treasure Valley with their lending and deposit needs. He would like to invite existing businesses looking to grow or new business owners looking to put their dream in motion to give him the opportunity to work with them. From operating lines of credit and equipment loans to complex real estate loans, he is confident he can find solutions to fit your needs and help you achieve your goals.

You can visit Dominick at the Meridian branch located at 2560 East Fairview Avenue. He may also be reached at the office at 208-895-8320 or by cell phone at 971-719-7981.

Welcome Keleigh Godfrey

Published 08/30/2023

John V. Evans Jr., President of D.L. Evans Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keleigh Godfrey as the Vice President Business Banking Manager.

Keleigh brings with her over twenty-three years of banking experience. As the Vice President Business Banking Manager, she is responsible for coordinating and directing business services products including cash management, remote deposit capture sales, merchant services activities to include the development of new business and expansion of existing business relationships.

Her community involvement includes being a member of the Twin Falls Optimist Club and in her free time her and her husband enjoy camping, Jeeping and skiing.

Keleigh would like to invite her friends, family, and customers to visit her at the Twin Falls Financial Center located at 906 Blue Lakes Boulevard North or she may be reached by phone at 208-933-2201.

Business Plus Donation

Published 07/24/2023

As part of their large donation effort, D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that Business Plus is one of the chosen recipients of the donation. Business Plus will be receiving $35,000 from D.L. Evans Bank.  

 

Saint Alphonsus Foundation Donation

Published 07/20/2023

As part of their large donation effort, D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that the Saint Alphonsus Foundation is one of the chosen recipients of the donation. The Saint Alphonsus Foundation will be receiving $3,500 from D.L. Evans Bank.  

The provided funds will help expand and advance the Saint Alphonsus oncology services by bringing state of the art medical care to the centers. This will ensure patients and families won’t have to travel for the care they need.

The D.L. Evans Bank team presented a check to The Saint Alphonsus Foundation on June 27^th. Pictured left to right: David Roberts (D.L. Evans Bank Parkcenter Retail Branch Manager), Jane Wilde (Supervisor of Radiation Oncology), Keri Monson (Regional Nurse Manager of Oncology), Jack Cunningham (D.L. Evans Bank Part-time Teller at Parkcenter) and Nancee Bakken (Saint Alphonsus Foundation Director). 

St. Luke’s Respite House Donation

Published 07/13/2023

As part of their large donation effort, D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that the St. Luke’s Respite House is one of the chosen recipients of the donation. The St. Luke’s Respite House will be receiving $17,500 from D.L. Evans Bank.  

The St. Luke’s Respite House provides accommodations for cancer patients and their families who need to travel away from home to receive their treatment. This offers a home away from home with comfort and care so they can focus on their treatment.

The D.L. Evans Bank team presented a check at the St. Luke’s Respite House located in Fruitland, Idaho on June 16^th.  Pictured left to right: Logan Rowley (D.L. Evans Bank Fruitland

Commercial Loan Officer), Debra Tiffany (D.L. Evans Bank Retail Bank Trainer), Rob Frye (D.L. Evans Bank Fruitland Vice President Branch Manager), Sarah Bolender, MD (Medical Director of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute), Christen Wilmer (Director of Major and Planned Gifts, St. Luke’s Health Foundation), Vern Hollopeter (Former Patient of the St. Luke’s Respite House), and Ron Wolfe (D.L. Evans Bank Senior Vice President Branch Administrator).

Orem, Utah Branch Opening This Fall

Published 07/11/2023

Burley, ID-(June 29, 2023) John V. (JV) Evans, III, Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank, is excited to announce that D.L. Evans Bank will be opening their 39^th branch in the fall of 2023 located in Orem, Utah.  

The branch will be located at the University Place Mall at 545 East University Parkway, Suite 103, in Orem, Utah, and it will be a full-service location, offering a full range of banking products and services, with decisions made locally.

John V. (JV) Evans III said: “The Orem branch will have a team of bankers with the unmatched drive and dedication to serve our customers and communities. We are humbled by the opportunity to continue to grow and expand our family owned and employee-owned franchise while providing our customers with top-notch banking solutions and the best customer service in the industry.” The Orem branch team is under the leadership of Gregg Taylor as Vice President Branch Manager, and Nannette Jackson as Operations Officer. 

Congratulations Zina Farnot

Published 07/10/2023

John V. Evans Jr., President of D.L. Evans Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Zina Farnot to Commercial Loan Officer at the Nampa branch.

Zina has been with D.L. Evans Bank for four years. Previously, she was a tax accountant and office manager in Colorado for six years before she relocated to Idaho in 2019 where she began her career as a Personal Banker at the Downtown Boise branch and she has also served in the position of Operations Supervisor in Nampa Zina will now be serving in the role of Commercial and Agricultural Loan Officer in which she will be helping her customers with all their business banking needs, including business and agricultural loans. She will also be responsible for business development and marketing of existing and prospective clients.

Zina says “my experience in operations coupled with training and education in commercial and agricultural lending has enabled me to provide full banking assistance to our customers. I have a passion for helping people throughout our community in all walks of life”.

Zina earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting through the Western Governor’s University and an associate’s degree in paraprofessional education through the University of Phoenix. Zina was previously involved in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for 10 years. She is currently on the Centennial Baptist School Finance Committee, is a volunteer with the Idaho FFA Foundation Golf Fundraising Committee, coaches youth soccer with the Idaho Inferno Soccer Club and is in the process of becoming a certified volunteer with 4-H: UI extension in Canyon County.

She is a proud mom of five who loves adventures, sunflowers, sunshine, and the warmth that comes with it. She enjoys playing and coaching soccer, hiking, water sports, skydiving, camping, fishing, golfing, and skiing.

Zina is excited to grow her career with D.L. Evans Bank and to help all her customers.  She invites her customers, friends, and family to visit her at the Nampa branch located at 1310 12^th Avenue Road. She can be reached at the office at (208) 466-5027 or on her cell phone at (208) 805-8264.

Greater Idaho Falls Police Station Foundation Donation

Published 07/06/2023

As part of their large donation effort, D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that the Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is one of the chosen recipients of the donation. The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation will be receiving $17,500 from D.L. Evans Bank.  

 

The funds will be used to purchase police equipment and provide them better training. It will also help fund programs for mental health and addiction and expand their community outreach. They work towards having better equipped and trained law enforcement while building a better connection between officers and the community to make it safer for everyone.

The D.L. Evans Bank team presented a check at their Ammon branch on June 14^th. Pictured left to right: Chris Weadick (Patrol/Investigations Captain), Carlan McDaniel (Chief Operations Officer of The Bank of Commerce), Capt. Tony Glenn (Patrol Captain), Dirk Stanger (D.L. Evans Bank Ammon Vice President Branch Manager), Don Stevens (GIFPF Vice Chair, retired, Manager of Agreement Management, Idaho National Labs), Eric Isom (GIFPF Chair Chief Development Officer, Ball Ventures), Randall Hughes (Idaho National Laboratory, director of safeguards and security), Blair Lyon (D.L. Evans Bank Idaho Falls Vice President Branch Manager), Emily Smith (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Professional), Amy Taylor (Idaho Falls Regional Site Director for Blue Cross of Idaho) and Don Williams (D.L. Evans Bank Eastern Idaho Real Estate Mortgage Loan Officer).

Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley Donation

Published 07/03/2023

As part of their large donation effort, D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that the Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley is one of the chosen recipients of the donation. The Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley will be receiving $17,500 from D.L. Evans Bank.  

The provided funds will be used to build safe affordable homes and make repairs on preexisting homes that need them. They believe that every man, woman, and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety. To do this, Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley advocates for fair housing polices and provides training and resources for families to improve their homes.

The D.L. Evans Bank team presented a check at their Twin Falls Financial Center on June 14^th. Pictured left to right: Kim Sagers (Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley Office & Volunteer Coordinator), Donavan Christensen (Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley President), Linda Fleming (Habitat for Humanity of Magic Valley Executive Director) Kelley Edinger (D.L. Evans Bank Downtown Twin Falls Retail Branch Manager), Jim Evans (D.L. Evans Bank Executive Vice President Chief Lending Officer).