Board of Directors
Patrick J. Dineen, Chairman of the Board
Pat Dineen serves as Chairman of the Board for Puget Sound Bank — a thriving business bank that has successfully specialized in meeting the needs of small-to-medium sized companies located throughout the Puget Sound Region. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry to this position.
In his role as chairman, Pat oversees all company board meetings, board selection and board committee assignments. He also represents the bank in community relations and is chairman of the bank’s loan committee.
Pat is retired as president of U.S. Bank of Washington after 20 years with the company. He also worked for SeaFirst Bank (Bank of America) for more than 15 years in credit, branch banking and corporate banking.
Pat serves on the boards of the Washington Dental Service and Sterling Realty. He has previously served on the boards of the Seattle Art Museum, Rainier Club, Fifth Avenue Theatre, Providence Foundation, Pacific Coast Banking School, Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, Corporate Council of the Arts (ArtsFund) and A Contemporary Theatre. He is also an advisor to the Zino Society.
A resident of Washington for more than 35 years, Pat is a graduate of Marquette University and the Pacific School of Banking.
James R. Mitchell, President and CEO
Jim has been involved in the banking industry for over 31 years and banking in the Greater Seattle area for almost 20 years. He grew up in Poulsbo, Wa. He received his BA from Seattle University and his MBA from the University of Washington. Jim also received his JD from Southwestern University School of Law in LA. He resigned from Sterling Savings Bank as a SVP and Manager of the Seattle Corporate Banking office to establish Puget Sound Bank. Prior experience included serving as SVP at US Bank in Seattle for 12 years managing two of the larger corporate banking teams. He also spent 13 years with Security Pacific Bank (some in LA) managing various commercial banking teams. Jim currently serves on the boards of the Albers School of Business at Seattle University and the Washington Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Stephen A. Dennis, Director
After more than 25 years, Steve Dennis recently retired as President & CEO of Quadrant Corporation, the largest homebuilder in the Puget Sound region. Steve has a BS degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington, an MBA from the University of Colorado, and is a graduate of the Executive Education Leadership School of Business at the University of Michigan. He has a strong record of community involvement and is currently a member of the Eastside Business Roundtable and a board member at the Bellevue Meydenbauer Convention and the St. Andrews Housing Group.
Thomas E. Leavitt, Director
Tom Leavitt is a well respected Pacific Northwest commercial real estate developer/investor. Tom holds both a law degree and a bachelors degree from the University of Puget Sound. Before attending law school, he served as Special Assistant to the Governor and as the Deputy Executive Director of the Urban League of Tacoma. Tom is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Puget Sound. He is the past Chairman of the Board of the Caroline Kline Galland Center and has served on the boards of Epiphany School, University of Washington Diabetes Research Council and the Urban League of Seattle.
Lynn Manley, Director
Lynn Manley serves as part-time consultant to Leora Group, with special emphasis on strategic management and financial issues. Lynn’s background includes nearly 30 years of banking, encompassing corporate banking and cash management, real estate lending, corporate finance and private banking. Her clients have included Fortune 500 companies, middle-market public and privately held companies, not-for-profit organizations and affluent individuals.
Ms Manley’s banking affiliations were with Rainier Bank (including Rainier Bank Alaska), later to become Security Pacific Bank of Washington, and U.S Bank. Lynn left banking ten years ago and currently consults with private clients. Her recent engagements have included expert witness work.
She also participates as a volunteer in a number of non-profit organizations. She has served as Treasurer, President and Chair of the Seattle Repertory Theatre, and she is now Chair of the Seattle Repertory Theatre Foundation. In addition to her other activities, Lynn currently serves on the National Board of Advisors of Washington State University’s College of Business. She sits on the finance committee of PATH, she is a member of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc. and she is on the board of the Chisholm Foundation.
Randall H. Quinton, Director
Northwest born, Randy Quinton holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Washington and was on the board of Quinton Instrument Company, a local manufacturer of medical devices. In 1992, he developed a network router for Networks Northwest and served as a board member until 1996, when the company was sold. A successful private investor, Mr. Quinton currently manages family commercial real estate interests and has long been active in charitable activities.
James F. Tune, Director
Jim is currently President & CEO of ArtsFund, one of the nations leading united arts funds. Prior to joining ArtsFund, Jim concluded a three-decade career as a corporate lawyer, during which he practiced at Bogle & Gates for twenty-five years, serving as its managing partner for seven years, and at Stoel Rives LLP for five years, serving as managing partner of the Seattle office for three years. Jim is listed in the 2006 edition of Best Lawyers in America for his corporate law expertise and has been rated a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics for seven consecutive years. Jim has a J.D. and M.A. from Stanford University and a B.A. with high distinction (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Virginia. Jim was an officer in the United States Navy. Jim currently serves on the Board of Keynetics Inc, a Boise, Idaho company. He also serves on the national Council of United Arts Funds and on the boards of The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, The Rainier Club and the Kreielsheimer Remainder Foundation. He has previously chaired the boards of Seattle Repertory Theatre, United Way of King County, Economic Development Council of Seattle/King County, and Group Health Community Foundation.
Robert C. Wallace, Director
Robert C. Wallace is managing partner of Wallace Properties Group and associated corporate and partnership entities involved in commercial real estate investment and development in Washington State. He is personally active in real estate acquisition, syndication, development, management and brokerage. He remains actively involved in the management of commercial properties for his own and others’ portfolios. He is a Business Administration graduate of Seattle Pacific University, and holds a Washington State Real Estate Brokers License. He is immediate past Chairman of the Washington State Commercial Association of Realtors. Long active in civic endeavors, Mr. Wallace has been Chairman of the boards of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the Bellevue Chamber, Bellevue Downtown Association, Bellevue Rotary, and the Puget Sound Blood Center. He currently serves on the boards of the Seattle Foundation, the Puget Sound Blood Center, and the Bellevue Convention Center Authority. Wallace is also Chairman of the Board of the Public Facilities District charged with siting, constructing and operating a new major league baseball park in Seattle (SAFECO Field). Prior to joining Puget Sound Bank, he spent twenty five years as a director of a publicly traded bank which was sold in 2008.
Edward E. Wallace, Director
Ed Wallace is principal owner of Destination Harley-Davidson, a dealership with locations in Tacoma and Silverdale, Washington, and Tigard, Oregon. Previously, Ed served as EVP & General Manager for PACCAR Leasing Corporation, and as General Manager for Kenworth Truck Company. Ed holds an MBA/Executive Management degree from the University of Washington.