Shawn Carlson has been named manager of Union Bank’s downtown Kirkland branch. He is responsible for supporting the bank’s existing customer base and developing new relationships with consumers and small businesses. Carlson reports to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Chris Kern.

“Shawn brings more than 12 years of banking experience to Union Bank, with more than five of those years in Kirkland,” said Kern. “With his strong ties to the community and extensive customer service and banking background, we are confident that he will continue to serve the financial needs of

our customers in Kirkland.”

Carlson most recently served as a branch manager at US Bank. He is active in the community and is a member of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, United Way and Northwest Harvest. He resides in Kirkland.

The downtown Kirkland Union Bank is located at 132 Kirkland Ave.