Pay: $108,000.00 - $133,000.00 per year
Job description:
Vice President, Market Manager & Commercial Lending
Pagosa Springs, Colorado (Archuleta County & Surrounding Markets)
Full-Time | Exempt | Newly Created Leadership Position
About RG BANK
RG BANK is a member-owned community bank with approximately $140 million in assets, proudly serving the communities of southern Colorado from our locations in Pagosa Springs, Monte Vista (our headquarters), and Alamosa. As a mutual savings association, we are deeply committed to relationship banking, local decision-making, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and the economic vitality of the markets we serve.
Position Summary
RG BANK is seeking an experienced banking professional to join our leadership team as Vice President, Market Manager & Commercial Lending in the Pagosa Springs market. This newly created position combines market development and branch leadership with hands-on commercial lending responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in Archuleta County and surrounding markets by driving loan and deposit growth, building strong community relationships, and leading a high-performing branch team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a relationship-driven commercial lender who wants to make a visible impact in a growing community bank with local decision-making authority and a genuine commitment to the Pagosa Springs area.
We are currently completing a major renovation of our Pagosa Springs facility to deliver a first-class banking experience for our members, our team and the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Growth: Drive business development efforts to grow commercial loans, CRE lending, grow mortgage loans (through relationship development to then hand off to mortgage lender) and deposit relationships (commercial and consumer) across Archuleta County and surrounding markets.
Commercial Lending: Originate, underwrite, and manage a portfolio of commercial loans, including commercial real estate (CRE), while maintaining strong credit quality and relationship management standards.
Branch & Team Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight to branch and lending staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on member service and growth.
Community & Relationship Building: Represent RG BANK in the community through active networking, civic involvement, and relationship building with local businesses, professionals, individuals, and centers of influence (COI).
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with bank policies, procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements while maintaining sound underwriting and credit administration practices.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
8--12 years of progressive banking experience, with at least 6 years focused on commercial lending
Proven track record of successful business development, loan origination, and relationship management
Strong credit analysis, underwriting, and commercial loan portfolio management skills
Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a collaborative, relationship-first approach
Preferred:
Experience working in a community bank environment
Knowledge of Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, or broader Southwest Colorado market
Existing network of local business and professional relationships in the Pagosa Springs area
Prior experience in a commercial lending leadership role
What We Offer
This is more than a job --- it's an opportunity to build something meaningful in a community you can be proud to serve.
Competitive Compensation: Base salary rangeof $108,000 -- $133,000 commensurate with experience, plus annual performance-based bonus
Retirement: 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
Health & Wellness: Employer pays 85% of employee health insurance premiums + Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
Protection: $100,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
Employee Perks: Rate discounts on home mortgage and primary auto loans
Impact & Lifestyle: The opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact while enjoying the exceptional quality of life in the Pagosa Springs area
How to Apply
We encourage interested candidates who are excited about community banking and the Pagosa Springs area to apply.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Danielle Anderson, Sr. VP & CFO
Danielle.Anderson@rgbank.bank
Applications may also be dropped off in person at any RG BANK location, directed to Danielle Anderson, Sr. VP & CFO.
For position inquiries, please contact:
Shon Davis, President & CEO
Shon.Davis@rgbank.bank | 719.852.7056 or 719.580.5229
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
