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

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