Clarkston Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Clarkston, Washington, operating through its wholly owned subsidiary, Clarkston State Bank. The company provides a full range of personal and commercial banking services, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, consumer and mortgage lending, credit card services, and electronic banking solutions. Through its branch network, online platforms, and automated teller machines, Clarkston Financial aims to meet the day-to-day financial needs of individuals, families and small businesses in its service area.
In the commercial segment, Clarkston Financial offers business loans, commercial real estate financing, equipment leasing, and treasury management services tailored to local enterprises. The bank also originates Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and provides agricultural lending products to support farmers and ranchers in eastern Washington and western Idaho. Trust and wealth management services are delivered through in-house fiduciary professionals, offering estate planning, investment advisory, and retirement planning to high-net-worth clients and family offices in the region.
Founded in 1910 under a state charter, Clarkston State Bank has maintained a community banking focus for more than a century. The company’s branch network includes offices in Clarkston, Lewiston, Pullman and surrounding communities, where it emphasizes relationship-driven banking and local decision-making. Over time, Clarkston Financial has grown modestly through internal expansion and the enhancement of digital capabilities, all while preserving its reputation for personalized service and responsiveness to local economic conditions.
Leadership at Clarkston Financial is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Dan D. Carter, who has served in his current role since 2013. The senior management team includes Chief Financial Officer Karen S. Claxon and Chief Lending Officer Michael T. Warren, supported by a board of directors composed of community and business leaders from the bank’s service region. Together, the team guides Clarkston Financial’s strategic initiatives and oversees governance, compliance, and operational integrity across all lines of business.
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