Summit Bank Group, Inc. announced that Brian Thomas has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader for the bank's Portland and Southwest Washington Team. The announcement was made by Craig Wanichek, Chief Executive Officer and President of Summit Bank. Thomas has more than 13 years of experience in commercial lending with a focus on local manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and professional service providers.

He brings a depth of experience with complex owner-occupied and investor real estate transactions and will take a key role in building out the bank's community-based business, commercial real estate, and manufacturing client base.