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Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

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A N N U A L   R E P O R T
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MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS

Led by a talented team focused on serving our 
customers and state, Northrim BanCorp, Inc. ended 
2013 with net profits of $12.3 million, or $1.87 per 
diluted share. Our year was marked by continued 
growth of our loan portfolio, net interest income and 
core deposits; decreases in nonperforming assets; and 
strong capital and balance sheet.

For the second consecutive year, we grew our loan 
portfolio by 9%, which helped to generate a 4% increase 
in net interest income. This was significant in a year of 
historically low interest rates when many of our peers 
experienced a decrease in net interest income. 

Other positives in 2013 included good core deposit 
growth, which provided a source of liquidity for our 
operations, as well as continued growth in capital 
through retained earnings. Northrim remains well-
capitalized with Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets 
at December 31, 2013 of 15.35%. 

Nonperforming assets declined again in 2013, a result 
of our continued focus on loan quality. Shareholders’ 
equity increased 6%, and our quarterly cash dividend 
increased by 13%, providing a yield of approximately 
2.7% at current market share prices.

We saw a decrease in other operating income in 2013, 
primarily attributable to the significant reduction in 
mortgage refinance activity at our affiliate Residential 
Mortgage as mortgage interest rates increased in the 
second half of the year. 

Expenses were up in 2013 due to a number of 
investments, including preparations for the proposed 
merger with Alaska Pacific Bank in Southeast Alaska. 
We also invested in Enroll Alaska, a new division of our 
affiliate Northrim Benefits Group that is focused on 
serving individual Alaskans needing health insurance 
under the Affordable Care Act. We believe that these 
investments have set the stage for positive  
future returns.

In the past year, we played a role in advocating for a 
more competitive oil tax structure, which is essential to 
encourage long-term investment in Alaska’s resource 
industry. We will continue to actively support the new 
policy as it undergoes continued scrutiny in the coming 
year, since we believe it is integral to the future success 
of Alaska.

Our efforts were once again recognized nationally 
when we were selected as part of the Sandler O’Neill 
Sm-All Stars Class of 2013. We are one of 30 banks 
nationwide – and the only bank in the Pacific Northwest 
– to be chosen for this honor, which identifies the top-
performing small-cap banks in the nation. This is in 
addition to being recognized with the 2012 and 2013 
Raymond James Community Bankers Cup award, 
which recognized us as in the top 10% of community 
banks based on various profitability, operational 
efficiency and balance sheet metrics.   

We said farewell to a dear friend and esteemed 
colleague last fall - Chris Knudson, who served as 
Northrim’s founding Chief Financial Officer, passed 
away in September after a long battle with cancer.  
We remember Chris for his loyal service and incredible 
contributions to Northrim, our employees and affiliated 
companies. We dedicate this year’s annual report to  
his memory.

Marc Langland
Chairman, President and CEO
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
Chairman, Northrim Bank

Joe Beedle
President and CEO
Northrim Bank

Marc and Joe hold the  
Sm-All Stars “slugger”  
award for top-performing 
small-cap banks in the nation. 
Northrim has won  
the award in 2011 and 2013, as 
well as the Raymond James 
Community Bankers Cup in 
2012 and 2013.

2013 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Unaudited (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Other operating income

Other operating expense

Income before income taxes

Income taxes

Net income

Less: Net income attributable to 
noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to Northrim Bancorp, Inc.
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted

Cash dividends per share

$44,034 

$42,223 

$42,364 

$44,213 

$46,421 

 (635)

 12,886 

 39,866 
$17,689 
 5,277 
 12,412 

 (1,559)

 15,432 

 39,600 
$19,614 
 6,156 
 13,458 

 1,999 

 13,090 

 36,755 
$16,700 
 4,873 
 11,827 

 5,583 

 12,377 

 37,624 
$13,383 
 3,918 
 9,465 

 7,066 

 13,084 

 41,357 
$11,082 
 2,967 
 8,115 

87
$12,325 

 512 
$12,946 

 429 
$11,398 

 399 
$9,066 

 388 
$7,727 

$1.89 
 1.87 
 0.64 

$2.00 
 1.97 
 0.56 

$1.77 
 1.74 
 0.50 

$1.42 
 1.40 
 0.44 

$1.22 
 1.20 
 0.40 

Assets
Portfolio loans
Deposits
Borrowings
Junior subordinated debentures
Shareholders' equity
Book value per share
Tangible book value per share(1)
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)(2)
Efficiency ratio(3)
Return on assets
Return on equity
Equity/assets
Dividend payout ratio
Nonperforming loans/portfolio loans
Net charge-offs/average loans
Allowance for loan losses/portfolio loans
Nonperforming assets/assets
Tax rate
Number of banking offices
Number of employees (FTE)[4]

Financial Snapshot Footnotes on page 22

$1,215,006  $1,160,107  $1,085,258  $1,054,529  $1,003,029 
 655,039 
 853,108 
 4,897 
 18,558 
 111,020 
$17.42 
$16.01 
5.33%
68.96%
0.79%
7.08%
11.07%
33.18%
2.10%
1.00%
2.00%
3.10%
27%
11
303

 770,016 
 1,003,723 
 6,527 
 18,558 
 144,318 
$22.07 
$20.86 
4.29%
69.64%
1.07%
8.75%
11.88%
34.18%
0.24%
(-0.07%)
2.11%
0.35%
30%
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 704,213 
 970,129 
 4,479 
 18,558 
 136,353 
$20.94
$19.69 
4.40%
68.25%
1.19%
9.85%
11.75%
28.39%
0.64%
(-0.21%)
2.33%
0.78%
31%
10
252

 645,562 
 911,248 
 4,626 
 18,558 
 125,435 
$19.40
$18.09 
4.59%
65.78%
1.09%
9.34%
11.56%
28.67%
1.14%
(-0.01%)
2.56%
1.16%
29%
10
269

 671,812 
 892,136 
 4,766 
 18,558 
 117,122 
$18.22
$16.87 
4.92%
65.96%
0.90%
7.87%
11.11%
31.41%
1.70%
0.66%
2.14%
2.07%
29%
10
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NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE 
TO NORTHRIM BANCORP, INC.

in thousands

TOTAL ASSETS

in thousands

$15,000

$12,000

$9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$0

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0

$1,500,000

$1,200,000

$900,000

$600,000

$300,000

$0

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

PORTFOLIO LOANS

in thousands

TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO 

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2009

2010

2011
WELL CAPITALIZED

2012

2013

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Alaska Pacific Bank 
President, Craig Dahl and 
Joe Beedle announced 
an agreement to merge 
on October 22, 2013

WE KNOW 

SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Not just from a business standpoint, but personally as well. We 
have employees who grew up in Southeast Alaska, who started 
their careers there, and who know those communities inside and 
out. And we count on their expertise on everything from local 
industry trends – to the best local fishing spot. 

ALASKA GROWN — AND GROWING

As a community bank, our focus is on Alaska and the people who call it home.  
We are proud to be Alaska grown – and growing!

A Statewide Footprint
In 2014, we expect to finalize our merger with Alaska Pacific Bank, a well-established 
community bank in Southeast Alaska. Through this merger, we will increase our statewide 
presence, creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.

In addition to expanding to another region within Alaska, the merger also offers economic 
diversification of our loan portfolio. Fishing, mining, tourism and government play a 
predominant role in Southeast Alaska, providing a balance to the oil and gas focus of 
Southcentral Alaska. 

As Northrim grows, we remain committed to our community banking roots and our shared 
ideals of local value-added financial expertise, community engagement and customer service. 
We look forward to serving Alaska Pacific Bank’s customers, and providing additional value, 
resources and services to Southeast Alaska. 

Fairbanks

LOAN PORTFOLIO

NONPERFORMING ASSETS (NPA)

in thousands

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$35,000

$30,000

$25,000

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$0

3.10%

2.07%

1.16%

0.78%

2009

2010

2011

2012

NPA

NPA/ASSETS

0.35%

2013

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Loan Growth
In 2013, we grew our portfolio loans by 9% as compared to 2012. 
The majority of this growth occurred in the commercial and 
commercial real estate lending areas. Residential construction loans 
increased the most in percentage terms, growing by 17% in 2013. 
We have been a market leader in residential construction since 
Northrim’s inception, and we continue in that position because of 
our ability to maintain long-term relationships with leading builders 
and developers, and to attract talented loan officers who offer 
experience, expertise and a high level of service. In the past year, 
we also benefited from the stable housing market and increases in 
construction permit activity.

Balancing Risk and Growth
Part of our loan success is due to our fully integrated approach to 
risk management, which includes our commitment to credit quality 
and accountability. Our focus is on creating a long-term, enterprise-
wide credit culture that strikes a balance between high standards for 
underwriting and managing risk that leads to growth for the customer 
and the bank. We achieve this balance by relying on our qualified team 
of loan and credit officers, whose experience and expertise allow us to 
successfully handle a variety of complex finances. 

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COMPOSITION OF 
NORTHRIM BANCORP 

Capital as of December 31, 2013

$155MM

$144MM

$37MM

-$40MM

-$8MM

Total 
Capital 
Raised

Cumulative
Earnings

Cumulative
Dividends
Paid

Total Equity

Repurchases,
 Equity 
Compensation, 
Costs of 
Capital Raises, 
and Other

Maintaining the Highest Standards, 
Transparency and Compliance
We are proud of our position as one of only three publicly 
traded, SEC-registered companies headquartered in Alaska. 
This distinction requires Northrim to maintain the highest 
industry standards, comply with the highest level of scrutiny, 
and provide the highest level of transparency – all of which 
makes us a stronger, better organization. 

Growing Deposits – and Relationships
We increased our core deposits over the past year, a success 
that can be partially attributed to efforts such as our new 
Northrim Perks program. Through Northrim Perks, our 
business customers and their employees receive benefits 
for banking with us, allowing us to increase our personal 
deposits and expand our customer relationships beyond 
business services. Similarly, we revamped our referral 
program, now offering Alaska Airlines miles to encourage 
and reward our referring customers for helping us grow.

Investing in Facilities and Technology 
Facilities and technology was another area of growth in 2013. 
We continued a multi-year project to upgrade and modernize 
our electronic technologies and our headquarters building 
in Anchorage in an effort that allows us to attract quality 
tenants and provide an efficient base of operations for  
future growth. 

Of special note was the renovation of the Knudson Room, a 
training and meeting space dedicated to our former Chief 
Operating Officer, Chris Knudson, who passed away in 2013. 
Keeping in line with Chris’ philosophy that “our people are 
our greatest strength,” we made significant investments in 
the room’s state-of-the-art telecommunication technology, 
which enables us to efficiently communicate with and train 
employees throughout our network. We also invested in 
IT infrastructure throughout the building to enhance safe, 
secure, streamlined operations. 

Our new ATMs also made their debut in 2013. Specially 
designed to optimize customer convenience, we are pleased 
to enhance our 24/7 full-service banking services at several 
of our new ATMs. 

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Natural Resources
For many years, we have been actively engaged in the 
natural resources industry, primarily in the area of oil 
field support. We serve leading companies from the 
North Slope to the Kenai Peninsula that provide oil and 
gas support services ranging from transportation and 
engineering to logistics and supplies. 

REFLECTOR OF  
THE ECONOMY

Northrim is a reflector of the economy – when the state 
prospers, when our customers prosper, then so do we. 
We closely monitor economic trends, develop expertise 
and explore opportunities in industries important  
to Alaska, including fishing, natural resources,  
and construction. 

Fishing 
As one of Alaska’s oldest sustaining industries, fishing 
is an important economic driver, and also plays a 
defining cultural role to our residents and visitors. The 
fishing industry offers significant growth opportunities 
for Northrim, and we are steadily building that line of 
business through our in-house talent and experience, 
as well as through the planned merger with Alaska 
Pacific Bank in coastal Southeastern Alaska. 

Expanding into this industry provides us with 
geographic and economic diversification, and 
enables us to serve a special niche of small business 
customers. We provide commercial loans of varying 
sizes for everything from equipment and facilities to 
vessels and operating capital. Through these activities, 
we are pleased to help keep this long-standing industry 
– and the local businesses and families involved in it – 
strong and healthy. 

WE KNOW 

THE ALASKA ECONOMY

We dedicate significant resources to understanding our 
economy – and sharing that knowledge with others. We speak 
regularly at local events, host economic luncheons, sponsor 
economic research, employ an in-house economist, and 
publish our blog, Alaskanomics.com.

 
Northrim presents contribution to ISER  
at annual economic event

The natural resources industry has been the 
cornerstone of Alaska’s economy for decades, and 
it continues to be a growth area for the state and for 
Northrim. We continue to develop expertise and remain 
engaged in this industry through our involvement and 
leadership with organizations including the Resource 
Development Council, the Chambers of Commerce, 
the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, Commonwealth 
North, the Associated General Contractors of Alaska, 
and the Alaska Miners Association, among others. 

As part of our engagement, we are active in the 
discussion around oil and gas issues, particularly the 
oil tax structure. With an abundance of supply in other 
states, a competitive tax structure and fiscal certainty 
for investors is essential for Alaska’s economy to 
continue to do well. We strongly advocated for the 
legislative changes made last year, and we will continue  
to support oil tax policy that encourages investment  
and growth. 

Housing 
Residential construction is an essential industry for 
Alaska, both economically and socially. Northrim has 
been a market leader since our beginning, supporting 
the industry through the highs and the lows, and 
tackling some of the largest and most complex projects. 

We experienced a solid year of growth in this area, 
attributable to our 50 years of combined lending 
experience, active leadership in community and trade 
organizations, commitment to the highest level of 
customer service, and long-term relationships with 
leading builders and developers. 

NeighborWorks – Northrim employees volunteering 
at the Paint the Town Event

One of our larger construction lending projects in 2013 
was a partnership with Cook Inlet Housing Authority on 
the Coronado Park Senior Village, a 56-unit apartment 
building in Eagle River that will serve the affordable 
housing needs of Alaska’s growing senior population. 
Northrim became involved in the project because it was 
economically viable with a reputable partner, and it 
addressed an important need in our community. As both 
a project lender and investor, we provided a construction 
loan for the project; match funded a fixed rate permanent 
loan through our relationship with the Federal Home Loan 
Bank – Seattle, and committed to invest in Low Income 
Housing Tax Credits that provided additional equity for  
the project. 

A COMMUNITY BANK 
THAT CARES

Northrim is tightly integrated into our communities. We 
work here, we play here, and we know the people and 
places here. We accept deposits locally, we lend money 
locally, and we make decisions locally. We are also 
engaged in the community, investing time, effort and 
money as an organization and as individuals. This local 
focus and regional knowledge offers additional value,  
as it directly translates to our ability to help our  
customers succeed. 

The community involvement of our employees is 
significant. Supported by a 50% corporate match, 
Northrim employees generously contributed $133,000 

to United Way during the 2013 campaign, up 25% from 
a previously successful 2012 campaign. In 2013, our 
employees also gave over 4,000 hours of their time to 
support local organizations and efforts. 

Our School Business Partnership with Fairview 
Elementary School in Anchorage is one example of our 
community involvement. In 2013, we supported the school 
through donations and volunteerism, including reading 
to students, offering special math classes and tutoring, 
holding clothing drives, and organizing a Thanksgiving 
turkey giveaway.

During 2013, Northrim Bank contributed $605,203 to 
organizations throughout Alaska. Our corporate giving 
is focused on organizations and programs that support 
community and economic development, strengthen low-
income families, and promote higher education through 
the State of Alaska’s Education Tax Credit Program. 
We encourage understanding of Alaska’s economy with 
our unrestricted annual contribution to the University 
of Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research. 
We are leading givers and volunteers to the Alaska 
Small Business Development Center that helps counsel 
emerging businesses in Alaska.

Last year, we also created the permanently endowed Chris 
Knudson Northrim Accounting Scholarship to honor the 
memory of our founding Chief Financial Officer and help 
students throughout the University of Alaska system who 
are pursuing a degree in accounting.

WE KNOW 

COMMUNIT Y

From chairing boards to reading to schoolchildren, our employees know 
the community because they are actively involved in it! Last year, Northrim 
employees gave more than 4,000 hours of their time to support local 
events and causes they care about. 

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ADDING VALUE THROUGH OUR AFFILIATES

Along with providing income, our affiliates offer our customers additional services, including residential 
mortgages, employee benefit and individual health insurance programs, and investment advisory and wealth 
management services. 

Residential Mortgage, LLC (Residential Mortgage), an 
affiliate since its inception in 1998, is a market leader 
in Alaska’s mortgage industry. We hold 24% of this 
Alaskan-owned company with offices in Anchorage, 
Juneau, Kodiak, Soldotna, Eagle River and Fairbanks, 
as well as in the state of Washington. The company 
contributed $1.2 million to Northrim’s other operating 
income in 2013, down from 2012’s $2.6 million, due to a 
decrease in mortgage refinance activity. 

We own a 43% interest 
in Elliott Cove Capital 
Management LLC (Elliott 
Cove), a registered 
investment advisor and 
Northrim affiliate since 

2002. The company, which specializes in helping 
financial institutions create or expand investment 
programs and retirement plans for their customers, 
serves Northrim Bank as well as four community banks 
in Washington. Elliott Cove contributed $291,000 to 
other operating income in 2013, compared to $215,000 
in 2012. In 2013, Elliott Cove also increased its assets 
under management to $159.7 million. 

Elliott Cove Insurance Agency LLC
Northrim owns a 43% interest in Elliott Cove Insurance 
Agency LLC, which offers annuities and life insurance 
products through its four bank clients in Washington 
and through Northrim Bank in Alaska. The company 
contributed $20,000 to our other operating income in 
2013, compared to $53,000 in 2012.

We own a 23% interest in Pacific Wealth Advisors, an 
independent wealth management and investment 
advisor that is the holding company for Pacific Portfolio 
Consulting, LLC and Pacific Portfolio Trust Company 
(Pacific Portfolio). Part of the Northrim family since 
2006, Pacific Portfolio serves high-net-worth individuals 
and families, as well as institutions, including 
endowments, foundations, and trustee- or participant-
directed retirement plans. The company contributed 
$25,000 to other operating income in 2013, compared to 
$75,000 in 2012. 

N O R T H R I M  

BenefitsGroup

Northrim Benefits Group, LLC (Northrim Benefits 
Group), which joined the Northrim family in 2005 when 
we purchased a 50.1% interest, helps businesses 
develop competitive employee health benefit programs, 
including medical, vision, dental and long-term care 
plans. In 2013, Northrim Benefits Group established a 
new division, Enroll Alaska, which focuses on enrolling 
individual Alaskans in health insurance plans to meet 
new requirements under the Affordable Care Act. 
Northrim’s share of net income from Northrim  
Benefits Group decreased to $88,000 in 2013 from 
$514,000 in 2012 as a result of costs incurred to  
launch Enroll Alaska. 

Alaskans have a decision to make on  
health insurance, we have a solution.

Enroll Alaska
In response to the federal mandate that all individuals 
have health insurance beginning January 1, 2014, 
Northrim Benefits Group established Enroll Alaska, 
a new division focused on individual health coverage 
for an estimated 66,000 uninsured or underinsured 
Alaskans. This expanded the company’s market  
focus from Alaska businesses to include individuals  
and families. 

Enroll Alaska’s licensed agents guide individuals 
through the new federal insurance marketplace created 
with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, help 
individuals determine if they qualify for a federal tax 
subsidy, and assist in selecting a health insurance plan 
for each individual and family. 

We made a significant investment in Enroll Alaska after 
identifying it as a business opportunity that will expand 
our line of services and retail customer base while 
offering a needed service to the community. 

Although enrollment numbers to date are lower than 
expected due to issues with the federal marketplace 
website that individuals in Alaska use to enroll in 
health insurance coverage, we have received significant 
recognition for our efforts to provide information on the 
Affordable Care Act. The exposure from Enroll Alaska 
has also resulted in additional contacts and referrals 
from small business customers.  

enrollingalaska.com
1.855.385.5550

Brochure

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MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION
MISSION
MISSION
TO BE ALASKA’S MOST TRUSTED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

We are committed to adding value for our customers, communities, and shareholders. 

VISION
VISION
VISION
TO BE ALASKA’S PREMIER BANK AND EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

We will be a leader in financial expertise, products and services, focused on continuous improvement and market growth.

VALUES
VALUES
VALUES
PROUD TO BE ALASKAN

WE ARE
WE ARE
WE ARE
ENGAGED 

We are Alaskan managed We embody Alaska’s fro
We are Alaskan managed. We embody Alaska’s frontier spirit 
and values, and strongly support our communities.

SUPERIOR CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE

We achieve more because we are dynamic, proactive, 
and innovative. 
ACCOUNTABLE

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We have a sincere appreciation for our customers. We want to build lasting 
customer relationships through professional, prompt, and caring service. 

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We look for growth opportunities for our customers, our institution and
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INTEGRITY

We are trustworthy, reliable, and ethical, and provide our customers
 with secure, confidential services. We do what is right.

We take personal responsibility. 
We do what we say we will do. 
ALIGNED

We value alignment within teams and across departments. 
Together we are stronger.

Colleen Roberts
Electronic Banking

Jewel Santiago
Information Technology

Bobbi Kotek
Wasilla Financial Center

Brian Leonard
Wasilla Financial Center

Erin Gage
Branch Administration

Rachel Scantlebury
Customer Service Center

CELEBRATING SUPERIOR 
CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE

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Superior customer first service is a core value at Northrim. 
It’s why we started, and why we’ve grown. In our 23 years 
of operation, we believe we’ve effectively brought that value 
to life throughout the bank. Today, we have an organization 
full of people who truly care about our customers, and who 
provide friendly, creative, flexible service to meet their needs. 

We are especially proud of our employees’ ability to build 
long-term relationships. We help our customers through 
the complete life cycle of their business or personal needs, 

offering different products and services – and always with a 
spirit of superior customer first service.  

We reinforce our customer service value in many ways, 
including recognition of employees who go above and beyond 
with our quarterly Customer First Service Awards. We honor 
and thank the team members who received these awards in 
2013 and look forward to celebrating more in the  
coming year.  

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Jay Blury
VP, Marketing &  
Communications Director
Lynn Wolfe
ASVP, Operations & 
Branch Administration

Joe Schierhorn
EVP, Chief Financial Officer ,  
Chief Operations Officer & 
Corporate Secretary

Suzanne Whittle
SVP, Information Services & Compliance Manager

Len Horst
ASVP, Senior Lending Officer

Tara Tetzlaff
SVP, Construction Loan Manager

NORTHRIM SENIOR 
MANAGEMENT

People: The Secret to Our Success 
From the beginning, Northrim’s founders envisioned an 
organization comprised of engaged, dedicated employees 
who are constantly striving to learn more and perform 
at the very highest standard. As we grow, we celebrate 
our success in passing the baton from our pioneering 
founders to the next generation of leaders. 

Success comes from leading by example. Throughout 
the organization, we empower our employees to act 
as owners, and think of themselves as leaders. We 
encourage them to expand their skills and be engaged in 
their jobs and their community. 

So while the economy and competition certainly play a 
role, the true secret to our success is our people. 

Ben Craig
ASVP, Chief Technology Officer

Amber Zins
SVP, Internal Audit Manager

Audrey Amundson
ASVP, Planning &  
Organizational Development

Carolyn Jennings
SVP, Branch & Electronic Channel Manager

Steve Hartung

EVP, Chief Credit Officer

Joe Beedle
President and CEO

Dennis Bingham
SVP, Loan Administration Officer

Ellen Izer
SVP, Human Resources Director

Dan Lowell
SVP, Northrim Funding Services Manager

Catherine Claxton
SVP, Commercial Real Estate  
Loan Manager

Jim Miller
SVP, Senior Credit Officer

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marc Langland
Director since 1990
Chairman

Joe Beedle
Director since 2011
President and CEO, Northrim Bank

Larry Cash
Director since 1995

Mark Copeland
Director since 1990
Chairman, Audit Committee

Ronald Davis
Director since 1997
Chairman, Compensation Committee

David Wight
Director since 2006

Anthony Drabek
Director since 1991

Richard Lowell
Director since 1990

David McCambridge
Director since 2011

Irene Sparks Rowan
Director since 1991

John Swalling
Director since 2002
Lead Director  
Chairman, Governance & Nominating Committee

Marc Langland
Director since 1990
Chairman, President and CEO 
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
Chairman, Northrim Bank

Joe Beedle
Director since 2011
President and CEO, Northrim Bank

Larry Cash
Director since 1995
President and CEO, RIM Architects, LLC 
since 1986

Mark Copeland
Director since 1990
Owner of Strategic Analysis, LLC, a 
management consulting firm, since 1999  
Member of Copeland, Landye, Bennett 
 and Wolf, LLP, a law firm, for 30 years 
prior to that time

Ronald Davis
Director since 1997
CEO and Administrator, Tanana Valley 
Clinic until his retirement in 1998  
Secretary/Treasurer, Canoe Alaska,  
from 1996 to 1999  
Vice President, Acordia of Alaska 
Insurance, from 1999 to 2003  

David Wight
Director since 2006
President and CEO, Alyeska Pipeline 
Service Company from 2000 to 2005, 
following a 40-year career with the Amoco 
Corporation, which became BP in 1998
Director, Storm Cat Energy, 
from 2006 to 2011

Anthony Drabek
Director since 1991
President and CEO, Natives of Kodiak, 
Inc., an Alaska Native corporation, from 
1989 to 2010
Chairman and President, Koncor Forest 
Products Company, from 1986 to 2011

Richard Lowell
Director since 1990
President, Ribelin Lowell and Company, 
an insurance brokerage firm, from 1985 
to 2004 

David McCambridge
Director since 2011
Audit Partner, KPMG LLP, from  
1991 until retirement in 2010 
Director, The Tanaka Foundation 
since 1985
Director, Great Alaska Council Boy  
Scouts of America, from 1993 to 2012
Director, Alaska Kidney Foundation  
since 1999

Irene Sparks Rowan
Director since 1991
Director, Klukwan, Inc., an Alaska Native 
corporation, from 1988 to 2000, and 2009  
to 2010  
Director, Alaska Moving Image 
Preservation Association since 2011 

John Swalling
Director since 2002
President and Director, Swalling & 
Associates, PC, an accounting firm,  
since 1991
Director, Swalling Construction Co. Inc. 
since 1975

NORTHRIM BANK OFFICERS

Executive Officers
Marc Langland, Chairman****
Joe Beedle, President & Chief Executive Officer*
Joe Schierhorn, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary****
Steve Hartung, Chief Credit Officer*
Administrative Senior Vice Presidents
Audrey Amundson, Planning & Organizational Development****
Ben Craig, Chief Technology Officer*
Len Horst, Senior Lending Officer*
Lynn Wolfe, Operations & Branch Administration****
Senior Vice Presidents
Amber Zins, Internal Audit Manager*
Carolyn Jennings, Branch & Electronic Channel Manager***
Catherine Claxton, Commercial Real Estate Loan Manager***
Dan Lowell, Northrim Funding Services Division Manager*
Dennis Bingham, Loan Administration Officer*
Ellen Izer, Human Resources Director
Jim Miller, Senior Credit Officer***
Suzanne Whittle, Information Services & Compliance Manager**
Tara Tetzlaff, Construction Loan Manager***
Vice Presidents
Barb Ervin, Branch Administration Manager**
Bill Staley, Commercial Loan Officer V
Bradley Kiefer, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Darci Ornellas, Regional Sales & Service Manager***
Daryl Lowe, Commercial Loan Officer V
Glenna Hartman, Credit Administration Officer III**
Heidi Moes, Item Processing Operations Manager**
Heidi Roesler, Human Resources Talent Manager**
Janet Holland, Facilities Manager**
Jay Blury, Marketing & Communications Director*
Jeanine Lillo, Assistant Controller**
Jim Culley, Commercial Loan Unit Manager
Josh King, Northrim Funding Services Assistant Division Manager
Kathy Martin, Construction Loan Officer IV***
Katie Bates, Electronic Channel Delivery Manager**
Kelly Lykins-Longlet, Risk Manager**
Kim Farrell Brewington, Commercial Cash Management Officer**
Larry Cooper, Commercial Loan Unit Manager
Latosha Dickinson, Controller of Financial Reporting*
Lisa Adams, Northrim Funding Services Operations Manager*
Mark Edwards, Commercial Loan Unit Manager & Bank Economist*
Mark Renner, Commercial Loan Officer V*

Mhay Sy, Credit Officer*
Mike Martin, Commercial Loan Unit Manager & In-House Counsel
Missie Yost, Branch Administration Operations Manager
Paula Grau, Commercial Loan Administrative Support Manager**
Ray Dinger, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V***
Sharon Wright, Loan Support Services Manager***
Steve Brown, Construction Loan Officer V
Steve Ponto, Commercial Loan Officer V*
Sue Wolfe, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V
Tammy Kosa, Regional Sales & Service Manager*
Zac Hays, Consumer & Small Business Loan Manager 
Assistant Vice Presidents
Adam Baxter, Loan Quality Assurance Officer
Anita DeVore, Branch Manager*
Aracelis Bell, Elliott Cove Relationship Manager**
Barb Snell, Electronic Banking Operations Manager I
Ben Schulman, Small Business Loan Officer
Bill Simpson, Special Credits Officer II*
Brigitte Lampert, Branch Manager*
Christopher Chambos, Branch Manager
Dawn Hoxie, Branch Manager****
Delores Siah, Branch Manager
Erika Bills, Business Development Officer II***
Erin Gage, Branch Administration Assistant Operations Manager**
Esther Fouts, Accounting Supervisor****
Fran Ponge, Branch Manager*
Holly Burns, Northrim Funding Services Relationship Manager*
Jessica Giamona, Training & Development Manager
Josie Thayer, Electronic Business Services Manager*
Kelly McCormack, Commercial Loan Officer IV*
Ligia Lutan, Construction Loan Administrative Officer*
Linda Uttech, Assistant Facilities Manager
Lynn Akers, Elliot Cove Relationship Manager**
Maria Kirksey, Deposit Compliance Officer*
Marsha Fry, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer III****
Nancy Wilson, Community Development, Information Security & Compliance Manager**
Oziel Villasenor, Branch Manager
Reynold Udarbe, Branch Manager
Rick Pinkerton, Loan Review Officer**
Rodlynn Smallwood, Assistant Electronic Channel Delivery Manager*
Sean Christian, Strategic & Planning Manager*
Sherilee Keopuhiwa, Branch Manager
Tammy Gray, Branch Manager
Tina Hohnstein, Special Credits Officer II***
Tori Brandon, Credit Administration Officer II***

AVP and above as of 2/7/14: * Five-year employee, ** Ten-year employee, *** Fifteen-year employee, **** Twenty-year employee

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REMEMBERING  
CHRIS KNUDSON

Northrim’s founding Chief Financial Officer, Chris Knudson, passed 
away September 13, 2013 after a lengthy battle against cancer. Chris 
was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for Northrim 
BanCorp, Inc. and Northrim Bank and a member of the Board of 
Directors for both companies. He was also a charter senior officer 
along with founders Marc Langland and the late Arnold Espe, who 
started the financial institution in 1990.  

Chris is remembered as being a real advocate for employees: their 
well-being was his primary concern. They recall a strong, humble 
individual with great leadership skills.

We remember Chris and honor his 23 years of leadership at 
Northrim through the creation of the Chris Knudson Northrim 
Accounting Scholarship Endowment, which will be a lasting tribute 
to inspire students in accounting throughout the University of Alaska 
system. We also celebrate Chris’ memory with the dedication of the 
Knudson Room, a state-of-the-art meeting and training space in 
Northrim’s headquarters building. 

INFORMATION AND 
ADDRESSES

Annual Meeting:
May 15, 2014, 9:00 am
Hilton Anchorage Hotel - 500 W. 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 

Stock Symbol: 
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM)

Auditor: 
Moss Adams LLP

Transfer Agent & Registrar:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC
(800) 937-5449, info@amstock.com

Legal Counsel: 
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Investor Requests: 
For stock information and SEC filings, copies of earnings & 
dividend releases, click on “Investor Relations” section  
at northrim.com

Investor Information: 
Call our Corporate Secretary at (907) 562-0062 or  
write Corporate Secretary, Northrim Bank  
PO Box 241489, Anchorage, AK 99524-1489

This report has not been approved or disapproved for accuracy 
or adequacy by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
Federal Reserve Bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
or any other regulatory authority.

Member FDIC, Equal Opportunity Lender  
Equal Opportunity Employer

Cautionary note regarding  
forward-looking statements
This report may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning 
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, 
which are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements describe 
management’s expectations about future events and developments such 
as future operating results, growth in loans and deposits, continued 
success of the Company’s style of banking, and the strength of the 
local economy. All statements other than statements of historical fact, 
including statements regarding industry prospects and future results of 
operations or financial position, made in this report are forward-looking. 
We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,”  “intend” and 
similar expressions in part to help identify forward-looking statements.  
Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current plans and 
expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ 
significantly from management’s expectations, and those variations may 
be both material and adverse.  Forward-looking statements are subject 
to various risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to 
differ materially and adversely from our expectations as indicated in 
the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include: 
expected cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits from the 
proposed merger with Alaska Pacific Bancshares, Inc. might not be 
realized within the expected time frames and costs or difficulties relating 
to integration matters might be greater than expected; the requisite 
shareholder and regulatory approvals for the proposed merger might not 
be obtained; the ability of the Company and Alaska Pacific Bancshares, 
Inc. to execute their respective business plans (including the proposed 
merger); the general condition of, and changes in, the Alaska economy; 
factors that impact our net interest margin; and our ability to maintain 
asset quality. Further, actual results may be affected by competition 
on price and other factors with other financial institutions; customer 
acceptance of new products and services; the regulatory environment in 
which we operate; and general trends in the local, regional and national 
banking industry and economy. Many of these risks, as well as other risks 
that may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business, 
are identified in our filings with the SEC. However, you should be aware 
that these factors are not an exhaustive list, and you should not assume 
these are the only factors that may cause our actual results to differ from 
our expectations. In addition, you should note that we do not intend to 
update any of the forward-looking statements or the uncertainties that 
may adversely impact those statements, other than as required by law.

Financial Snapshot Footnotes:
(1)  Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP ratio that represents shareholder’s equity, less intangible assets, divided by common stock 

outstanding.

(2)  Tax-equivalent net interest margin is a non-GAAP performance measurement in which interest income on non-taxable investments and 

loans is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a combined federal and state statutory rate of 41.11% in all years presented.

(3)  In managing our business, we review the efficiency ratio exclusive of intangible asset amortization, which is not defined in accounting 

principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense, exclusive 
of intangible asset amortization, by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. Other companies may define or calculate 
this data differently. We believe this presentation provides investors with a more accurate picture of our operating efficiency. In this 
presentation, noninterest expense is adjusted for intangible asset amortization. 

(4)  FTE includes employees of Northrim Bank & Northrim Benefits Group.

Refer to the company’s Annual Report on Form 10k available in the “Investor Relations” section of nothrim.com, for reconciliations of non-
GAAP financial ratios to comparable GAAP measurements.

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ACHIEVE 
MORE

ANCHORAGE
Northrim Headquarters 
PO Box 241489 
Anchorage, AK 99524 
(907) 562-0062 
(800) 478-2265 outside Anchorage 
northrim.com

Midtown Financial Center 
3111 C Street

Huffman Branch 
1501 E. Huffman Road

Jewel Lake Branch 
9170 Jewel Lake Road

SouthSide Financial Center 
8730 Old Seward Highway

EAGLE RIVER
Eagle River Branch 
12812 Old Glenn Highway 

FAIRBANKS 
Fairbanks Financial Center 
360 Merhar Avenue

West Anchorage Branch &  
Small Business Center 
2709 Spenard Road

Seventh Avenue Branch 
517 W. 7th Avenue

36th Avenue Branch 
811 E. 36th Avenue

WASILLA
Wasilla Financial Center
850 E. USA Circle

BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON
Northrim Funding Services
170 120th Avenue N.E., Suite 202
PO Box 50245
Bellevue, WA 98015
(425) 453-1105

AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Elliott Cove Capital  
Management LLC 
1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 1440 
Seattle, WA 98104 
(206) 267-2683 
elliottcove.com

Northrim Benefits Group, LLC 
3111 C  Street, Suite 500 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
(907) 263-1401 
northrimbenefits.com

Elliott Cove Insurance Agency LLC 
1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 1440 
Seattle, WA 98104 
(206) 267-2683 
elliottcove.com

Enroll Alaska 
3111 C Street, Suite 100 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
(907) 770-5100 
enrollingalaska.com

Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

n o r t h r i m . c o m

Residential Mortgage, LLC 
Headquarters 
100 Calais Drive 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
(907) 222-8800 
residentialmtg.com 

Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC 
and Pacific Portfolio  
Trust Company 
Two Union Square 
601 Union Street, Suite 4343 
Seattle, WA 98101 
(206) 623-6641 
pacific-portfolio.com