Mary Compton

Mary Compton was appointed branch manager at the Peoples Bank Lynden Financial Center. Mary joined Peoples Bank in 1987 and was most recently branch manager at the Everson branch location. A graduate of Nooksack Valley High School, Mary was named the “2005 Graduate of Distinction” for the contributions she has made to the community over the years. Mary is the past president of the board of the Everson Nooksack Chamber of Commerce, has served as president of the Mt Baker Scholarship Foundation since 2006, and is board treasurer of the Downtown Business Association in Lynden. “As a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, I’m proud to work for a locally-owned bank that makes a positive difference in the community. Most importantly, Peoples Bank understands the value of family. I love working in communities where everyone knows everyone and look forward to continuing our commitment to providing a full range of financial services with highly personalized, friendly service,” said Mary.

Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent community bank with almost $1.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, Peoples Bank was founded in 1921 and operates 25 branches and three loan production offices located throughout Washington. In its most recent rating, Bauer Financial, a leading independent bank rating firm, awarded Peoples Bank a superior rating of five stars. This rating recognizes Peoples Bank’s strong financial management practices, dedicated employees and long standing customer relationships.