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2 0 1 5   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

Part of what drives us at Northrim Bank 

is proving to our customers – day in and 

day out – that they made the right choice. 

From the start, Northrim has aimed to 

provide superior Customer First Service 

while giving back to the communities we 

serve — helping our friends and neighbors 

achieve more.

As we celebrate 25 years, we pledge to 

continue striving for a better Alaska. We’re 

proud of our track record and the role we’ve 

played in growing Alaska’s economy.

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MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS: 25 YEARS OF GROWTH 

There was much cause for celebration in 2015 as 
Northrim celebrated our 25th anniversary, while also 
achieving record-level performance.

Northrim had record earnings this year, surpassing 
$100 million in total revenue, and attaining record levels 
of assets at $1.5 billion and $177 million in total equity 
at the close of 2015. 

In a testament to Northrim’s ability to grow core 
operations, we saw 6% growth in portfolio loans and 
5% growth in deposits in 2015. Nonperforming assets 
continued to trend down, and our credit quality  
remained strong. 

Net interest income increased 9% year over year, and 
our noninterest income as a percentage of total income 
increased from 29% to 44%, due in large part to our 
purchase of Residential Mortgage, LLC (Residential 
Mortgage) in December of 2014. Meanwhile, our other 
affiliates continued to contribute favorably. 

Our capital ratios remained well above the requirement 
to be qualified as a well-capitalized bank, and we 
continued to have a strong culture of  
regulatory compliance.

Our 2015 performance can be attributed in part to 
the successful integration and leveraging of Alaska 
Pacific Bancshares, Inc. and Residential Mortgage, as 
well as the broadened array of products and services 
we are able to offer our customers both at the Bank 
and through our affiliates. Our strengths included the 
diversity of our revenues, including increased mortgage 
revenues; the development of additional product lines, 
such as our expanded mortgage servicing operations; 
and active efforts to further develop relationships with 
existing and new customers.

While we celebrate our past and present 
accomplishments, we remain aware of the future 
challenges facing us as a state due to the steep decline 
in resource commodity prices, especially in the oil and 
gas industry. However, we are cautiously optimistic that 
the negative employment impact can be partially offset 
by growth in other industries. We also believe there are a 
number of options to diversify the state’s revenue stream 
to stabilize the funding of state government, retain 
Alaska’s status as an attractive investment for business, 
support reasonable government services, and keep the 
Alaska lifestyle attractive to residents. 

 
1990 Northrim opened its doors on December 4 in 

a trailer located in the parking lot of what is 
now our headquarters building in Anchorage. 
We moved into the current Northrim Building 
headquarters in April 1991.

When reflecting on Northrim’s history, it is easy to focus on 
the achievements, and there are many that make us proud. 
However, it is equally important to remember that it is our 
people who made it all possible. Northrim is the realization 
of our founders’ vision to create a community bank that is 
local, responsive and dedicated to Customer First Service. It 
is remarkable that Northrim evolved from an idea of a small 
group of individuals to a statewide institution comprised of 
hundreds of people sharing our founders’ vision and working 
together toward a shared goal.

We also take the opportunity to honor the vision, leadership 
and contributions of Northrim co-founder, Marc Langland, 
who retired in 2015 after 25 years of steadfast service 
to the Bank and to Alaska. Marc set the foundation for 
what Northrim is today, and his departure demonstrates 
confidence in the next generation of Bank leaders, who will 
lead and grow Northrim for the next 25 years and beyond.

Joe Schierhorn
EVP, COO, Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
President, CEO and COO,  
Northrim Bank

Joe Beedle
Chairman, President and CEO,  
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
Chairman, Northrim Bank

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2015 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

Unaudited (in thousands except per share amounts)

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

Net interest income

$56,909 

$52,293 

$44,034 

$42,223 

$42,364 

Provision (benefit) for loan losses

 1,754 

 (636)

 (635)

 (1,559)

 1,999 

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

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 average assets
Return on average equity
Equity/assets
Dividend payout ratio
Nonperforming loans/portfolio loans, net of 
government guarantees
Net charge-offs/average loans
Allowance for loan losses/portfolio loans
Nonperforming assets/assets, net of government 
guarantees
Tax rate
Number of banking offices
Number of employees (FTE)(4)(*)

Financial Snapshot Footnotes on page 25

 44,608 

 21,149 

 12,886 

 15,432 

 13,090 

 72,645 
$27,118 
 8,784 
 18,334 

 48,038 
$26,040 
 8,173 
 17,867 

 38,897 
$18,658 
 6,246 
 12,412 

 38,679 
$20,535 
 7,077 
 13,458 

 35,853 
$17,602 
 5,775 
 11,827 

 551 
$17,783 

 459 
$17,408 

 87 
$12,325 

 512 
$12,946 

 429 
$11,398 

$2.59 
 2.56 
 0.74 

$2.57 
 2.54 
 0.70 

$1.89 
 1.87 
 0.64 

$2.00 
 1.97 
 0.56 

$1.77 
 1.74 
 0.50 

$1,499,492  $1,449,349  $1,215,006  $1,160,107  $1,085,258 
 645,562 
 911,248 
 4,626 
 18,558 
 125,435 
$19.40 
$18.09 
4.59%
64.16%
1.09%
9.34%
11.56%
28.67%
1.14%

 770,016 
 1,003,723 
 6,527 
 18,558 
 144,318 
$22.07 
$20.86 
4.29%
67.94%
1.07%
8.75%
11.88%
34.18%
0.24%

 924,504 
 1,179,747 
 26,304 
 18,558 
 164,441 
$23.99 
$20.48 
4.36%
65.02%
1.30%
11.19%
11.35%
27.40%
0.38%

 980,787 
 1,240,792 
 2,120 
 18,558 
 177,214 
$25.77 
$22.31 
4.32%
71.31%
1.20%
10.47%
11.82%
28.81%
0.22%

 704,213 
 970,129 
 4,479 
 18,558 
 136,353 
$20.94 
$19.69 
4.40%
66.65%
1.19%
9.85%
11.75%
28.39%
0.64%

0.03%
1.85%
0.35%

32%
14
441

-0.12%
1.81%
0.50%

31%
14
426

-0.07%
2.11%
0.35%

33%
10
269

-0.21%
2.33%
0.78%

34%
10
252

-0.01%
2.56%
1.16%

33%
10
269

Net Income Attributable 
To Northrim Bancorp, Inc.
in thousands

Total Assets
in thousands

$1,500,000

$1,200,000

$900,000

$600,000

$300,000

$0

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Portfolio Loans
in thousands

Total Capital Ratio 

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$0

$1,000,000

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2011

2012

2013
Well Capitalized

2014

(†)

2015

(†)  Decrease reflects increase in goodwill due to the acquisition of 

Residential Mortgage, LLC.

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1994 Northrim became a school 

business partner with Fairview 
Elementary School, one of our 
longest-running partnerships. 
Since then, we have developed 
similar relationships in many of 
the communities we serve.

LOOKING BACK: BORN OUT OF THE ASHES

Through our affiliates, we have created a family of 
companies that diversify our revenue sources while 
serving the needs of our customers with a wide range of 
products and services, allowing us to compete favorably 
in our expanded markets. 

We have remained profitable since first achieving 
profitability in the fourth quarter of 1991. We have also 
offered a consistent return to shareholders, paying 
out $50 million in cash dividends since inception and 
delivering a 13.49% compound annual growth rate for 
total equity. And as one of only three publicly traded 
companies headquartered in the state, we are recognized 
nationally as a top-rated publicly traded community bank.

We’ve earned the reputation as a trusted and 
knowledgeable expert on the Alaska economy. We have 
also helped set the standard for corporate philanthropy, 
and are among the Alaska businesses that have 
leveraged the education tax credit by contributing at the 
highest levels.

It was the early 1980s, and Alaska was thriving. Oil flowed 
freely through the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Businesses 
were booming. Houses were popping up everywhere. 
Then, in 1985 oil prices plummeted to single digits 
per barrel – devastating the Alaska economy. During 
this time, 13 financial institutions failed across Alaska, 
displacing many customers – and opening the door  
for Northrim. 

Northrim’s founders knew that Alaska needed a different 
type of bank – a strong, independent, local bank with 
community and customer service at its heart. Through 
pure dedication to purpose, they worked to raise the $8 
million in capital needed for the start-up, and Northrim 
Bank opened on December 4, 1990 – born out of the 
ashes of recession.

Twenty-five years later, Northrim has matured from a 
small community bank with 21 employees, one branch, 
and $8 million in assets to an active, engaged community 
leader with 441 employees, 14 branches, 14 residential 
mortgage origination offices, and $1.5 billion in assets. 

Guided by a talented management team and focused 
on Alaska, Northrim has boldly pursued strategic 
growth. During this 25-year journey, we’ve passed many 
milestones, including the successful completion of three 
mergers/acquisitions, making Northrim the only bank to 
do so in Alaska since 1990. 

1995

Northrim became the first 
financial institution in Alaska to 
have an Internet homepage, in 
an early example of our ongoing 
commitment to investing in 
technology for the convenience and 
security of our customers. 

1996

LOOKING FORWARD: THE NEXT 25 YEARS

Northrim’s first Fairbanks branch 
opened, followed by the opening 
of our South Anchorage branch 
the following year. We have 
since expanded to a total of 14 
Bank branches, 14 residential 
mortgage origination offices 
across the state and a factoring 
office in Bellevue, Washington.

Northrim was founded by individuals who recognized 
opportunity during troubled times, and the Bank has 
weathered challenging times in the past. We will 
face future issues with the same prudent, measured, 
strategic approach that has contributed to our past 
successes. Additionally, we believe that our strong 
credit culture and balance sheet position will enable 
us to successfully negotiate through uncertain and 
potentially difficult times, while helping our  
customers do the same.

Looking to the future, our focus will be on continued 
growth, as we build on our strong foundation to 
take Northrim to the next level. Through continued 
investments in our people, facilities and technology, 
by seeking opportunities and efficiencies, and by 
responding to the needs of our customers, we  
expect to retain our position as a market leader  
and trusted resource. 

We acknowledge that the price of oil and the State of 
Alaska’s budget deficit have the potential to negatively 
affect the state economy and, in turn, the Bank and our 
customers. However, we believe we have the tools as 
a state and bank to address challenges going forward, 
and we will continue to advocate for state fiscal policy 
that considers all viable options to stabilize state 
government funding.

Lake Otis Community Branch. Opened June 2015.

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Composition of 
Northrim BanCorp 
Capital as of December 31, 2015

$191MM

$177MM

$45MM

-$50MM

-$9MM

Total 
Capital 
Raised

Cumulative
Earnings

Cumulative
Dividends
Paid

Total Equity

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

 Nonperforming Assets (NPA)
in thousands

1.16%

0.78%

0.50%

0.35%

0.35%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

NPA

NPA/Assets

Net of government guarantees

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$150

$125

$100

$75

$50

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$0

$(25)

$(50)

$15,000

$12,000

$9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$0

Loan Portfolio
As of December 31, 2015

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BUILDING THE BANK 
BY BUILDING ALASKA

We believe that the best way to grow the Bank is to 
help our state and customers grow. One way we can 
make a positive impact is to be active in deposit, lending 
and complimentary services by closely monitoring 
and responding to needs and opportunities in the 
communities we serve. 

Over the years, we have become market leaders in 
residential construction, commercial real estate and 
land development lending, playing a significant role in 
building Alaska. The availability of housing – especially 
affordable and senior housing – is a long-standing, 
multi-faceted challenge for Alaska, and we are proud  
to work with a network of entities to address this 
important issue. 

In a recent example, Northrim worked closely with 
Cook Inlet Housing Authority to create the Coronado 
Park Senior Village, a $16.6 million, 56-unit senior 
rental housing development in Eagle River. We not only 
provided the construction financing and a Federal Home 
Loan Bank Community Investment Program loan, but 
also purchased low-income housing tax credits for  
the project.

Our 6% growth in portfolio loans and 5% growth in 
deposits in 2015 was, in part, the result of several 
new products and promotions, such as the Healthcare 
Specialty Line of Credit. In an effort to support a  
growing industry in Alaska, this new product was 
created in response to a change in medical coding 
requirements that resulted in many upfront costs for 
medical practices.  

Since Residential Mortgage became a wholly-owned 
subsidiary in 2014, we have worked to further increase 
this important area of our business. In 2015, we 
expanded our mortgage servicing department and are 
now servicing Alaska Housing Finance Corporation 
loans, as well as loans for Freddie Mac. We are also 
leveraging our expanded relationship with Residential 
Mortgage to grow relationships with new customers and 
deepen relationships with existing customers. Through 
efforts such as our new mortgage loan welcome packet, 
we are actively reaching out to new homeowners to 
educate them on Northrim’s products and services, and 
encourage them to make us their “home bank” for all 
their financial needs. 

Coronado Park Senior Village. Opened August 2014.

We also established a new product that broadens 
options for individuals seeking mortgages in Alaska. 
Northrim’s Non-Conforming Conventional and Jumbo 
Non-Conforming Purchase Program provides a  
valuable service to individuals who may not qualify for  
a conventional mortgage, while moving us toward  
our goal of enhancing the consumer segment of  
our balance sheet.

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FROM PARKING LOT TO 100% 907

When we opened our doors 25 years ago, Northrim 
operated out of two trailers in the parking lot of what is 
now our headquarters in the Northrim Building. Today, 
our 14 branches and additional 14 Residential Mortgage 
locations serve 90% of Alaska’s population, and we have 
achieved “100% 907” through our mobile and online 

tools. In 2015, we debuted our “branch of the future” in 
two carefully selected, strategic locations, relocating two 
of our previous branches. The Lake Otis Community  
Branch opened in Anchorage’s growing U-Med 
(University-Medical) district in June, and the Ketchikan 
Financial Center in Southeast Alaska opened in October. 

These innovative branches have a smaller, more 
efficient footprint, and utilize the newest technologies 
and design, offering our customers a balance between 
face-to-face service and the convenience of digital 
banking tools.

The past year also saw a transformation of the Northrim 
Building, notably the first floor. These investments 
demonstrate our commitment to upgrading our facilities 
to reflect our vision to be Alaska’s premier bank 
and employer of choice. In the coming year, several 
departments, including our Small Business Center, will 
relocate into the Northrim Building, providing greater 
efficiency and improved customer access to expertise 
and services. 

In addition to physical appearance, the style of service 
at our branches is also evolving with the development of 
“universal bankers.” These first-line employees focus on 
providing one-on-one service and building relationships 
with each customer. Trained to understand Northrim’s 
full range of products and services, they efficiently and 
expertly assist our customers with all of their  
banking needs.  

TECHNOLOGY:  
A HISTORY OF INNOVATION

That commitment to investing in new technologies has 
continued, with a goal of protecting our customers 
while serving their ever-changing needs. Northrim 
has consistently been an early adopter of emerging 
technologies, such as server virtualization, which 
allows us to provide more secure, efficient and resilient 
financial services. We were also one of the first Alaska 
financial institutions to implement an in-state business 
continuity plan, which allowed the Bank to successfully 
weather two “disaster” events in the last four years with 
minimal customer impact. 

We also utilize technology to overcome challenges 
that are unique to Alaska, such as video conferencing 
between remote branches for employee training or 
to connect customers directly with expertise in other 
locations. Meanwhile, our innovative mobile offerings 
enable customers across our vast state to easily conduct 
business at their convenience.

The Bank continues to invest in the technology and 
training required to help safeguard our customers 
from fraud, cybercriminals and emerging threats. Our 
new state-of-the-art security systems provide added 
protection to our customers and employees. We also 
offer education to our customers to assist them in 
protecting their own information.

From our earliest years, Northrim has been on the 
leading edge of banking technology. We were the first 
bank in Alaska to offer automated phone banking and PC 
banking for businesses, and we were the first financial 
institution in Alaska to have an Internet homepage.

41%
66%

Personal online banking  
customers using mobile app

Mobile app users using 
mobile deposit

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1998 Northrim became an original investor 

in Residential Mortgage, with a 23.5% 
ownership. We purchased the remaining 
shares, making Residential Mortgage a 
wholly-owned subsidiary, in 2014. 

DIVERSIFYING REVENUES, BENEFITING CUSTOMERS 

Our affiliates, subsidiaries and divisions continue to add 
strength to our financial position, while benefiting our 
customers by offering a broad and dependable range of 
“Customer First” financial products and services. The 
performance of our newest wholly-owned subsidiary, 
Residential Mortgage, had the most significant impact 
on our 2015 financial results while our other affiliates 
continued to contribute favorably.

Low mortgage interest rates and a stable real estate 
market contributed to a very successful year for 
Residential Mortgage, which represented approximately 
30% of both our revenue and net income in 2015. 
Mortgage banking operations contributed $29.6 million 
to Northrim’s other operating income in 2015, compared 
to $3.3 million in 2014 when Northrim owned 23.5% of 
Residential Mortgage for 11 months of the year. 

A wholly-owned Northrim subsidiary since December 
2014, Residential Mortgage is a market leader in 
Alaska’s mortgage origination industry, with offices in 
Anchorage, Eagle River, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, 
Kodiak, Sitka, Soldotna and Wasilla.

The integration of Residential Mortgage created new 
opportunities for both companies, which we leveraged in 
the first full year of the new relationship. With a branch 
network that spans the state, Residential Mortgage 
expanded Northrim’s presence across Alaska. Referrals 
between the two companies also resulted in prospects 
for new and deepened relationships with customers, 
which we are actively pursuing. The new structure has 
also made it possible to improve functionality in areas 
such as employee benefits and IT. 

Northrim Benefits Group, LLC (Northrim Benefits 
Group), a 50.1% owned subsidiary, expanded its 
customer base in 2015, underscoring the company’s 
reputation as a leader in providing health care products 
including group and individual health insurance plans. In 
addition to helping businesses develop competitive 
employee health benefit programs, the company 
continues to be a valuable resource for businesses and 
individuals who seek to understand and navigate the 
Affordable Care Act.

Northrim Benefits Group’s contribution to Northrim’s 
net income increased to $324,000 in 2015 from $271,000 
in 2014.

 
1999 Northrim purchased Bank 

of America’s Alaska assets 
in the first of three merger/
acquisitions completed during 
our 25-year history, making us 
the only bank to successfully 
undertake such transactions in 
Alaska since 1990.

Northrim holds a 24% interest in Pacific Wealth 
Advisors, LLC, 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 companies with 401k 
plans, as well as individuals and nonprofits desiring 
long-term wealth management, advisory and  
trustee services.  

The company, offering more than 100 years of combined 
employee experience, continues to increase its customer 
base in Alaska, which now represents one-third of its 
business. Lawrence Hood, who has served as the firm’s 
president and CEO since founding Pacific Portfolio in 
1992, made Barron’s 2015 Top 100 Independent Wealth 
Advisors List, ranking 77th in the nation. 

The company, which saw its assets under advisement 
reach $2.8 billion in 2015, contributed $163,000 to other 
operating income in 2015, compared to $200,000 in 2014. 

Northrim Investment Services, which provides 
investment services through Elliott Cove Capital 
Management and Elliott Cove Insurance Agency, 
increased its number of employees who are specially 
licensed and trained to sell investment products. This 
increase will help meet the growing demand for 
diversified investment portfolios by individuals with IRAs 
and annuities investments, as well as businesses with 
401k plans. 
401k plans.

Northrim Funding Services, which provides asset-based 
financing to small to mid-size businesses, continues to 
offer a valuable service to customers that need funding 
faster through collection of accounts receivable. This 
wholly-owned factoring division of the Bank was up 
slightly year over year, and continues efforts to increase 
its customer base in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

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2001 Northrim adopted our “Proud to be Alaskan” 

tagline, underscoring our dedication to be 
100% 907 and to provide superior Customer 
First Service.

CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE: IN THE BANK AND BEYOND

Northrim’s founders and charter employees understood 
that products and services are primarily the same from 
bank to bank, so our style of service is what would 
set Northrim apart. The philosophy of Customer First 
Service has been a cornerstone of Northrim’s culture 
from the very beginning.

Customer First Service goes beyond helping customers 
of the Bank, and extends to being an active community 
supporter. This service includes investments of time, 
money and expertise in the communities where we live 
and work.

In 2015, we were once again involved in the 
NeighborWorks® Paint the Town event, Junior 
Achievement, the national Teach Children to Save 
event, and numerous school-business partnerships. We 
expanded our financial literacy classes at the Salvation 
Army McKinnell House and began offering classes at 
Covenant House to help homeless teens learn these 
important life skills. Our employees also continue to 
contribute time and talent to other organizations and 
issues they are passionate about.

Our level of community giving compared to our size is 
unique. Northrim was started with $8 million in capital 
and we have reinvested that original amount back into 
the community, contributing over $8 million since our 
inception 25 years ago. These contributions include  
$2.5 million to the University of Alaska and over  
$1 million to the Institute of Social and Economic 
Research (ISER). Driven by the generosity of our 
employees, we also had another record year, raising 
$155,000 for United Way in 2015.

We share our employees’ expertise through service on 
numerous boards and committees, as well as through 
our annual economic seminars in Anchorage, Fairbanks 
and Juneau. We share our insights on the economy 
via our Alaskanomics blog, at events, in editorials, 
and through participation in community groups. Our 
customers and the community have access to our  
in-house economist, and our support of ISER allows us  
to be on the leading edge of economic research and 
fiscal policy issues. We also remain outspoken  
advocates for the development of a long-term  
fiscal policy for the state.

CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

Sandra Matthews
Supply/Warehouse Specialist

Michael Hayes
Senior Imaging Specialist

Brigitte Lampert
AVP–Branch Manager, 
Seventh Ave Branch

Jenna Deason
Public Relations Coordinator

Jose Angulo
AVP–Branch Manager, 
Float

Marie Robancho
Assistant Branch Manager, 
Midtown Financial Center

From the front-line employees to those operating behind the scenes, we have an organization full 
of people who truly care about our customers, and who provide friendly, creative, flexible service to 
meet their needs.

Our quarterly Customer First Service Awards honor those employees who go above and beyond.  
We thank the team members who received these awards in 2015 and look forward to celebrating 
more in the coming year.

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2005 Northrim further expanded the products and 

services available to customers through our 
investment in Northrim Benefits Group. The 
company created Enroll Alaska in 2013 in 
response to the Affordable Care Act, becoming 
one of only a few private entities in Alaska 
offering the services mandated by the new law.

OUR PEOPLE: OUR PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE 

The depth and breadth of expertise on our executive 
and senior management team has been an integral part 
of the Bank’s achievements throughout the years. Our 
executive group has a total of 131 years at Northrim, 
and 232 years in banking/finance, while our senior vice 
presidents have a combined 99 years at the Bank, and 
248 years in the industry. Overall, our leaders have an 
average of 12 years of service at Northrim and bring 
an average of 25 years of experience in the financial 
industry. This longevity and experience continues to be a 
point of pride for Northrim.

In addition to years of experience, the depth of our 
executive management team is another area of 
strength. We have positioned executive management in 
departments throughout the Bank, and are continually 
grooming future members for this team as part of our 
long-term succession plan.

With an eye toward the future, we offer encouragement 
and opportunities for employees across the company 
to learn and grow. This investment in employee 
development not only benefits the Bank and our 
customers today, but also ensures we are preparing the 
next generation of leaders who will drive our success in 
the future.

Northrim charter employees celebrate in April 1991.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Back Row:

Michael Martin 
EVP,  General Counsel &  
Corporate Secretary

Ben Craig 
EVP, Chief Information Officer

Latosha Frye 
EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Steve Hartung 
EVP, Corporate Development Officer &   
Affiliate Relations Officer

Jim Miller 
EVP, Chief Credit Officer 

Lynn Wolfe 
EVP, Chief Administration Officer 

Audrey Amundson 
EVP, Organizational  
Development & Planning

Front Row:

Joe Schierhorn 
President, CEO & COO

Joe Beedle 
Chairman

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2007 Northrim assets reached 

$1 billion. Assets continued to 
increase over the next eight years, 
growing to $1.5 billion in 2015.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

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.

Jay Blury
SVP, Marketing &  
Communications Director

Ellen Izer
SVP, Human Resources   
Director

Amber Zins
SVP, Internal Audit  
Manager

Larry Cooper
SVP, Commercial  
Lending Manager

Catherine Claxton
SVP, Commercial Real Estate  
Loan Manager

2015 Northrim celebrates 25 years 

of serving Alaskans and looks 
forward to what the future has in 
store for the bank with humble 
beginnings and a bright future.

Jean McKnight
SVP, Senior Commercial Loan 
Unit Manager

Dan Lowell
SVP, Northrim Funding Services 
Division Manager

Suzanne Whittle
SVP, Compliance & Efficiency 
Manager

Mark Edwards
SVP, Senior Credit Underwriter  
& Bank Economist

Carolyn Jennings
SVP, Branch & Electronic 
Channel Delivery Manager

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Northrim Bank Co-Founders  
Marc Langland and Arnold Espe

MARC LANGLAND: A LASTING LEGACY

Northrim co-founder, Marc Langland, had vision at a time when vision 
was in short supply. He also had the ability to inspire trust in investors, 
employees and customers that a new bank would be successful – a 
difficult task during a time of financial crisis when people were losing 
their jobs, homes, businesses, and even their banks. 

Throughout his career, Marc continued to embrace change and see 
opportunities when others saw challenges. Investing in Residential 
Mortgage soon after many people lost their homes and left Alaska 
was just one example of his courage and strategic optimism. 

As an individual and as the face of Northrim, Marc has been a diligent, 
informed, outspoken advocate for Alaska’s economic health. His wise 
counsel has proven valuable to government, major industries and 
small businesses across the state. 

Generous with his own time and knowledge, Marc stressed the 
importance of being involved in the community. He was equally 
generous with his employees, giving them the encouragement, 
mentorship and resources to grow and succeed.

While undeniably one of Alaska’s most respected and successful 
businessmen, Marc humbly credits his successful career to “timing 
and luck,” as well as having the right people in place.  

We thank Marc for the path he helped forge 25 years ago, and for 
the leadership and vision he has provided along the way. His lasting 
legacy is a thriving, independent community bank filled with people 
passionate about carrying the vision of Northrim’s founders far into 
the future.

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 frontier spirit 
and values, and strongly support our communities.

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

SUPERIOR CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE

ACCOUNTABLE

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

GROWTH

We look for growth opportunities for our customers, our 
institution and our employees. We strive to be better, 
personally and professionally.

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.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joe Beedle
Director since 2011
Chairman

Joe Schierhorn
Director since 2016

Larry Cash
Director since 1995

Mark Copeland
Director since 1990
Chairman, Audit 
Committee

Anthony Drabek
Director since 1991

Karl Hanneman
Director since 2014

David Karp
Director since 2015

David McCambridge
Director since 2011 
Chairman, 
Compensation 
Committee

Krystal Nelson
Director since 2015

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

Linda Thomas
Director since 2014

David Wight
Director since 2006

Joe Beedle 
Chairman, President and CEO, 
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. 
Chairman, Northrim Bank 

Joe Schierhorn 
EVP, COO, 
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. 
President, CEO and COO,  
Northrim Bank 

Larry Cash 
President & CEO, RIM Architects, 
LLC since 1986 

Mark Copeland 
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 

Anthony Drabek 
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 

Karl Hanneman 
Alaska Chief Operating Officer, 
International Town Hill Mines Ltd. 
since March 2015; Alaska General 
Manager from May 2010 to  
March 2015 
Director, Fairbanks Chamber of 
Commerce since 2011 
Director, Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.  
since 2011 

David Karp 
President and CEO, Northern 
Aviation Services, Inc. since 2011 
Director, Alaska Communications 
Systems, Inc. since 2011 

Board Chairman, National Air 
Carriers Association 
Governance Fellow, National 
Association of Corporate Directors, 
since 2010 

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

David McCambridge 
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 

Linda Thomas 
Vice President & COO Alaskan 
Brewing Company since 1994 
Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of 
Directors from 2007 to 2015, Past 
President 
Juneau Chamber of Commerce, Past 
President 

Krystal Nelson 
COO, Bering Straits Native 
Corporation since 2014
SVP & COO, Ahtna Engineering 
Services from 2006 to 2014 
Trustee, Pacific Northern Academy 
since 2014 
Recipient of Alaska Top 40 under  
40 Award 

David Wight 
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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NORTHRIM BANK OFFICERS

Executive Officers
Joe Beedle, Chairman of the Board*
Joe Schierhorn, President, Chief Executive Officer &  
Chief Operating Officer*****
Audrey Amundson, Organizational Development & Planning*****
Ben Craig, Chief Information Officer*
Jim Miller, Chief Credit Officer***
Latosha Frye, Chief Financial Officer*
Lynn Wolfe, Chief Administrative Officer****
Mike Martin, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Steve Hartung, Corporate Development & Affiliate Relations**

Senior Vice Presidents
Amber Zins, Internal Audit Manager*
Carolyn Jennings, Branch & Electronic Channel Manager****
Catherine Claxton, Real Estate Lending Manager****
Dan Lowell, Northrim Funding Services Division Manager**
Ellen Izer, Human Resources Director
Jay Blury, Marketing & Communications Director*
Jean McKnight, Senior Commercial Loan Unit Manager
Larry Cooper, Commercial Lending Manager
Mark Edwards, Senior Credit Underwriter & Bank Economist*
Suzanne Whittle, Compliance & Efficiency Manager***

Vice Presidents
Allen Hippler, Construction Loan Officer V
Anne Sakumoto, Human Resources Talent Manager
Annette DeLong, Construction Loan Unit Manager
Barb Ervin, Core Applications Group Manager**
Barbara Gill, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Bill Staley, Commercial Loan Officer V
Brad Kiefer, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Bruce Tretzen, Northrim Funding Services Relationship Manager
Cheryl Fellman, Regional Sales & Service Manager
Darci Ornellas, Regional Sales & Service Manager***
Heidi Moes, Operations Manager**
James Richards, Northrim Funding Services Business Development 
Officer, Relationship Manager II
Jason Criqui, Commercial Loan Officer V
Jeanine Lillo, Controller**
Jim Culley, Commercial Loan Unit Manager
John Blasco, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Josh King, Northrim Funding Services Assistant Division Manager*
Kathy Martin, Construction Loan Officer IV***
Katie Bates, Electronic Channel Delivery Manager**
Kelly McCormack, Commercial Loan Officer IV*
Kelly Lykins-Longlet, Risk Manager**
Kim Farrell Brewington, Commercial Cash Management Officer***
Linda Uttech, Facility Manager

Lisa Adams, Northrim Funding Services Operations Manager*
Mhay Sy, Credit Officer*
Missie Yost, Branch Administration Operations Manager
Paula Grau, Commercial Lending Administrative Support Manager**
Ray Dinger, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V***
Sue Wolfe, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V
Tammy Kosa, Regional Sales & Service Manager**
Tom Sullivan, Commercial Loan Unit Manager
Zac Hays, Commercial Loan Officer V

Assistant Vice Presidents
Adam Baxter, Loan Quality Assurance Officer
Amanda Jensen, Loan Support Services Manager
Amanda LeDesma, Branch Manager
Anita DeVore, Branch Manager II**
Aracelis Bell, Northrim Investment Services Relationship Manager**
Ben Schulman, Small Business Lender*
Bill Simpson, Special Credits Officer II***
Bradley Leathers, Branch Manager
Brigitte Lampert, Branch Manager*
Chris Chambos, Branch Manager
Dawn Hoxie, Branch Manager****
Delores Siah, Branch Manager
Erin Gage, Branch Administration Assistant Operations Manager***
Esther Fouts, Accounting Supervisor****
Gerlie Monta-Guevarra, Branch Manager
Jenn Ludden, Electronic Banking Operations Manager I
Jose Angulo, Branch Manager
Josie Thayer, Electronic Business Services Manager**
Judy Schnese, Audit Supervisor*
Larry Gluck, Loan Quality Assurance Officer
Leary David, Branch Manager*
Lisa Orndorff, Electronic Business Services Manager
Marc Guevarra, Lending Branch Manager I
Maria Kirksey, Deposit Compliance Officer**
Marsha Fry, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer III****
Oziel Villasenor, Branch Manager*
Reynold Udarbe, Branch Manager
Rick Pinkerton, Loan Review Officer**
Rodlynn Smallwood, Call Center Manager**
Sean Christian, Strategic & Planning Manager**
Sherilee Keopuhiwa, Branch Manager*
Tammi Whistler, Loan Administrative Officer
Teressa Saaiman, Branch Manager
Tina Hohnstein, Special Credits Officer II***
Tori Brandon, Credit Administration Officer II****
Trevor Bradford, Consumer & Small Business Loan Manager
Veronica Pillans, Loan Officer III
Willy Dodd, Commercial Loan Officer III

AVP and above as of 1/28/2016: * ≥ Five-year employee, ** ≥Ten-year employee, *** ≥ Fifteen-year employee, 
**** ≥Twenty-year employee, ***** ≥Twenty-five-year employee

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INFORMATION AND ADDRESSES

Annual Meeting:
May 26, 2016, 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 Information: 
For stock information and SEC filings, copies of earnings & 
dividend releases, click on “Investor Relations” section at  
northrim.com

Investor Requests: 
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Equal Housing Lender

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 Northrim 
BanCorp Inc.’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: the general condition of, and changes in, the Alaska economy; factors 
that impact our net interest margin; and our ability to maintain asset quality; 
our ability to implement our marketing and growth strategies; our expected 
cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits from the acquisition of 
Residential Mortgage Holding Company, LLC might not be realized within the 
expected time frames and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters 
might be greater than expected; and our ability to execute our business plan. 
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 as 
those factors relate to our cost of funds and return on assets. In addition, there 
are risks inherent in the banking industry relating to collectability of loans and 
changes in interest rates. Many of these risks, as well as other risks that may 
have a material adverse impact on our operations and business, are identified 
Item 1A. Risk Factors, and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission. 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:
(*) Refer to the Company’s Form 10-K at northrim.com for further discussion of non-GAAP ratios.

(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 a non-GAAP ratio. The efficiency ratio is 
calculated by dividing noninterest expense, exclusive of intangible asset amortization, by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.

(4)  FTE includes employees of Northrim Bank, Northrim Benefits Group, and Residential Mortgage, LLC.

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

Huffman Branch 
1501 E. Huffman Road

Jewel Lake Branch 
9170 Jewel Lake Road

WASILLA 
Wasilla Financial Center 
850 E. USA Circle, Suite A

FAIRBANKS 
Fairbanks Financial Center 
360 Merhar Avenue

JUNEAU 
Juneau Financial Center 
2094 Jordan Avenue

Lake Otis Community Branch 
2270 E. 37th Avenue

Juneau Downtown Branch 
301 North Franklin

Midtown Financial Center &  
Small Business Center 
3111 C Street

Seventh Avenue Branch 
517 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 300

SouthSide Financial Center 
8730 Old Seward Highway

West Anchorage Branch 
2709 Spenard Road

EAGLE RIVER
Eagle River Branch 
12812 Old Glenn Highway, Suite CO3

SITKA 
Sitka Financial Center 
315 Lincoln Street, Suite 206

KETCHIKAN 
Ketchikan Financial Center 
2491 Tongass Avenue

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

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

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

Enroll Alaska 
3111 C Street, Suite 500 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
(907) 770-5100 
enrollingalaska.com 

Northrim Investment Services 
3111 C Street 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
(907) 562-0062 

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

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ACHIEVE 
MORE

We’ll never forget where we came from.  
Northrim started in this trailer in Anchorage in 1990.