Eric Deisler, an assistant vice president for Columbia Bank, is relocating to the Winslow Way branch, Columbia Bank has announced.

In his new location, Deisler will be responsible for managing the existing commercial loan portfolio and expanding commercial lending relationships in the larger Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo regions.

Bank officials said Deisler, who has seven years of banking experience and was born and raised in Port Orchard, has developed strong relationships across the Kitsap County region and maintains an intimate knowledge of the market.

Deisler specializes in commercial and industrial lending, as well as commercial real estate financing. He previously worked at the Columbia Bank Silverdale Branch for two years before transferring to Bainbridge Island. He has an associate’s degree from Olympic College and bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mayville State University in North Dakota.

Headquartered in Tacoma, Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the holding company of Columbia Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank. Following its recent merger with West Coast Bank, Columbia Bank now operates 146 banking offices, including 81 branches in Washington and 65 in Oregon.