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Message to SHAREHOLDERS

At Northrim Bank (the “Bank”), we think beyond today 
and  plan  for  the  future.  We  strive  to  go  beyond  what 
other banks offer in terms of knowledge, engagement 
and customer service. We go beyond loans and deposits 
to provide a full suite of financial services. We support 
our community in ways that extend beyond the walls of 
the Bank. We do all of this to help our customers and 
community reach their full potential. 

In the past year, we invested in systems, facilities and 
people  to  enable  us  to  grow  and  provide  the  highest 
level  of  customer  service.  Our  new  core  banking 
system,  new  team  members,  and  new  data  analytics 
team  are  examples  you  will  read  about  in  this  year’s 
annual report. We believe these investments position 
us well to capitalize on opportunities for growth in both 
challenging and prosperous times.

Total revenue and net income for Northrim BanCorp, 
Inc.  (“Northrim”  or  the  “Company”),  the  parent 
company  of  the  Bank,  were  down  slightly  in  2017  at 
$98.2 million and $13.2 million, respectively, compared 
to $99.6 million and $14.4 million in 2016. A decline in 
mortgage  lending  revenue  during  2017  compared  to 
the prior year was partially offset by an increase in net 
interest income due to increasing interest rates, as well 
as the sale of Northrim Benefits Group, which resulted 
in a pre-tax gain of $4.4 million. While the mortgage 
industry is down overall, the Company’s wholly-owned 
subsidiary, Residential Mortgage, remained one of the 
top mortgage originators in Alaska during 2017. 

Operating expenses in 2017 decreased 7% compared 
to the prior year, despite the fact that the conversion 
to  our  new  core  banking  system  added  conversion-
related  costs  of  $943,000  in  2017.  This  7%  decrease 
was due primarily to a reduction in mortgage lending 
expenses  in  2017  compared  to  the  prior  year.  In 
addition, 2016 also included a $2.3 million non-cash, 
one-time  accounting  correction  that  was  associated 
with our 2014 acquisition of Residential Mortgage. The 
Company  also  recorded  an  additional  tax  expense  of 
$2.7 million in 2017 as a result of the recently enacted 
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  We expect we will recoup this 
expense  in  approximately  one  year,  due  to  the  lower 
tax  rates  effective  in  2018  resulting  from  the  new 
legislation. 

Portfolio  loans  were  down  slightly  in  2017  compared 
to  the  end  of  the  preceding  year,  although  average 
portfolio  loans  were  up  slightly.  Meanwhile,  total 
deposits were nearly flat at $1.26 billion.

Total  assets  ended  the  year  at  $1.52  billion,  virtually 
unchanged  from  the  previous  year.  Nonperforming 
assets  increased  this  year  to  $28.7  million,  primarily 
due to several borrower-specific issues. 

Net  interest  income  increased  2%  and  shareholders’ 
equity increased 3% in 2017 compared to 2016, and the 
Bank continues to maintain capital levels in excess of 
the  regulatory  requirements  for  a  “well-capitalized” 
financial institution. 

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ANNUAL REPORT1720increase  returns 

To 
to  our  shareholders,  we 
repurchased  58,341  shares  of  common  stock,  and 
increased our cash dividend twice this year. 

As we look to the coming year, we are optimistic that 
Alaska  will  benefit  from  the  changes  in  the  federal 
government’s  approach  to  resource  development. 
We  are  encouraged  by  the  recent  announcements  of 
winter  exploration  drilling,  which  will  be  the  largest 
conducted on the North Slope of Alaska in a number 
of years. We believe the increase in drilling activity is 
a positive sign for the long-term health of the Alaska 
economy, as we expect it will bring high-paying jobs and 
new tax revenues to the state and local communities. 

As part of our “going beyond” campaign, we continue 
to provide economic expertise for our customers and 
community on how to not only survive; but also thrive 
in today’s economic environment. We also continue to 
advocate  for  a  long-term  and  balanced  approach  to 
solving Alaska’s fiscal issues. 

Leading  by  example  in  this  area  is  our  outgoing 
Chairman  and  President,  Joe  Beedle,  who  retired 
this  year  as  part  of  a  long-term  succession  plan.  In 
my  current  position  as  Chairman,  President  &  CEO, 
I  look  forward  to  continuing  Northrim’s  tradition  of 
advocating  for  a  strong,  vibrant  economy  supported 
and augmented by a balanced, long-term fiscal plan.

It  has  been  an  honor  to  work  with  our  co-founders, 
Arne  Espe  and  Marc  Langland,  since  the  inception 
of  the  Bank  in  December  of  1990.    During  this  time, 
we  have  built  upon  our  legacy  of  providing  Superior 
Customer First Service to our customers and attracted 
a strong, talented group of executive and senior leaders 
to help us continue to grow and serve our customers 
and community in the coming year and beyond.

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

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2017

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

(1)

(In thousands, except Share Data)

Net interest income

Provision (benefit) for loan losses

Other operating income

Compensation expense, RML acquisition payments

Other operating expense

Income before provision for income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

 $57,678  

 $56,357  

 $56,909  

 $52,293  

 $44,034  

 $42,223  

 3,200  

 40,474  

 130  

 71,023  

 2,298  

 43,263  

 4,775  

 71,505  

 1,754  

 44,608  

 4,094  

68,551  

 (636) 

 20,034  

 — 

 46,923

 $23,799  

 $21,042  

 $27,118  

 $26,040  

 10,321  

 13,478  

 327  

 6,052  

 14,990  

 579  

 8,784  

 18,334  

 551  

 8,173  

 17,867  

 459  

 (635) 

 12,886  

 — 

 38,897  

 $18,658  

 6,246  

 12,412  

 87  

 (1,559) 

 15,432  

 — 

 38,679  

 $20,535  

 7,077  

 13,458  

 512  

Net income attributable to Northrim Bancorp, Inc.

 $13,151  

 $14,411  

 $17,783  

 $17,408  

 $12,325  

 $12,946  

Year End Balance Sheet

Assets

Portfolio loans

Deposits

Shareholders' equity

Common shares outstanding

Average Balance Sheet

Assets

Earning assets

Portfolio loans

Deposits

 $1,519,109  

$1,526,540  

$1,499,492  

$1,449,349  

$1,215,006  

$1,160,107  

 955,667  

 975,015  

 980,787  

 924,504  

 770,016  

 1,258,283  

 1,267,653  

 1,240,792  

 1,179,747  

 1,003,723  

 192,802  

 186,712  

 177,214  

 164,441  

 144,318  

 704,213  

 970,129  

 136,353  

 6,871,963  

 6,897,890  

 6,877,140  

 6,854,189  

 6,537,652  

 6,511,649  

 $1,511,052  

$1,506,522  

$1,480,913  

$1,335,929  

$1,156,500  

$1,088,419  

 1,367,203  

 1,361,913  

 1,334,102  

 1,212,291  

 1,041,268  

 981,001  

 976,613  

 968,752  

 893,031  

 1,248,333  

 1,250,243  

 1,219,445  

 1,111,594  

 734,427  

 953,925  

 973,741  

 668,014  

 909,129  

Diluted common shares outstanding

 6,977,910  

 6,974,864  

 6,948,474  

 6,852,267  

 6,609,950  

 6,574,993  

Per Common Share Data

Basic earnings

Diluted earnings

Book value per share

Tangible book value per share(2)*

Cash dividends per share

Performance Ratios

Return on average assets

Return on average equity

Equity/assets

Tangible common equity/tangible assets(3)*

Net interest margin

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)(4)*

Non-interest income/total revenue

Efficiency ratio(5)*

Dividend payout ratio

Asset Quality

 $1.91  

 $1.88  

 $28.06  

 $25.70  

 $0.86  

0.87 %

6.81 %

12.69 %

11.75 %

4.22 %

4.28 %

41.24 %

72.39 %

45.44 %

 $2.09  

 $2.06  

 $27.07  

 $24.70  

 $0.78  

0.96 %

7.93 %

12.23 %

11.28 %

4.14 %

4.20 %

43.43 %

76.44 %

37.59 %

 $2.59  

 $2.56  

 $25.77  

 $22.31  

 $0.74  

1.20 %

10.47 %

11.82 %

10.40 %

4.27 %

4.32 %

43.94 %

71.31 %

28.81 %

Nonperforming assets, net of government guarantees

 $28,729  

 $19,315  

 $5,178  

Nonperforming assets/assets, net of government guarantees

Nonperforming loans/portfolio loans, net of government guarantees

Net charge-offs (recoveries)/average loans

Allowance for loan losses/portfolio loans

Other Data

Number of banking offices(6)

Number of employees (FTE)(7)

Financial Snapshot endnotes on page 22.

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1.89 %

2.24 %

0.15 %

2.25 %

1.27 %

1.33 %

0.08 %

2.02 %

0.35 %

0.22 %

0.03 %

1.85 %

 14  

 429  

 14  

 451  

 14  

 441  

 $2.57  

 $2.54  

 $23.99  

 $20.48  

 $0.70  

1.30 %

11.19 %

11.35 %

9.85 %

4.31 %

4.36 %

27.70 %

64.48 %

27.40 %

 $7,231  

0.50 %

0.38 %

(0.12)%

1.81 %

 14  

 426  

 $1.89  

 $1.87  

 $22.07  

 $20.86  

 $0.64  

1.07 %

8.75 %

11.88 %

11.30 %

4.23 %

4.29 %

22.64 %

67.94 %

34.18 %

 $4,216  

0.35 %

0.24 %

(0.07)%

2.11 %

 10  

 269  

 $2.00  

 $1.97  

 $20.94  

 $19.69  

 $0.56  

1.19 %

9.85 %

11.75 %

11.12 %

4.34 %

4.40 %

26.77 %

66.65 %

28.39 %

 $9,072  

0.78 %

0.64 %

(0.21)%

2.33 %

 10  

 252  

Five Year 
Compound 
Growth Rate

6 %

NM

21 %

NM

13 %

3 %

8 %

0 %

(9)%

0 %

6 %

6 %

5 %

7 %

1 %

7 %

7 %

8 %

7 %

1 %

(1)%

(1)%

6 %

5 %

9 %

(6)%

(7)%

2 %

1 %

(1)%

(1)%

9 %

2 %

10 %

26 %

19 %

28 %

 NM 

(1)%

7 %

11 %

ANNUAL REPORT1720$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$0

$1,000,000

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0

Net Income Attributable 
to Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
(in thousands)

Total Assets
(in thousands)

$1,600,000

$1,280,000

$960,000

$640,000

$320,000

$0

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Portfolio Loans
(in thousands)

Total Capital Ratio 

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2013

2014

(†)

2015
Well-capitalized

2016

2017

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THINKING BEYOND TODAY

Planning for the future

Remaining  a  strong,  independent,  community  bank 
requires  us  to  think  beyond  today  and  plan  for  the 
future – ensuring we have the technology and expertise 
in  place  to  grow  efficiently,  compete  effectively,  and 
respond to our customers’ current and future needs. 

In 2017, we made a significant investment in the future 
of the Bank – and our customers – with the successful 
completion  of  a  bank-wide  core  system  upgrade 
involving over 50 unique business systems. 

This  strategic  technology  investment  allows  us  to 
offer  next-generation  services  including  enhanced 
business online banking and business mobile banking, 
so  our  customers  have  the  best  tools  and  resources 
to grow their business. The new system will also offer 

improved account reconciliation to help our customers 
reduce their fraud and risk exposure; secure chip and 
PIN debit cards; and real-time online support, enabling 
us to quickly respond to our customers’ questions. We 
also created a new data analytics team that will allow 
us  to  learn  more  about  our  customers’  needs,  and 
make informed decisions to meet those needs. 

We  are  already  realizing  the  benefits  of  these 
investments,  such  as  a  significant  reduction  in  the 
time it takes to open new accounts for customers. The 
scalability of these new systems provides for ongoing 
growth, and in the coming year we will continue to invest 
in technologies that make it easier for our customers 
to operate efficiently.

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ANNUAL REPORT1720Composition of 
Northrim BanCorp 
Capital as of December 31, 2017

$218

$193

$45

-$62

-$7

Total 
Capital 
Raised

Cumulative
Dividends
Paid

Cumulative
Earnings

Total Equity

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

 Nonperforming Assets (NPA )
(in thousands)

1.89%

1.27%

0.35%

2013

0.50%

2014
NPA

0.35%

2015
NPA/Assets

2016

2017

Net of government guarantees

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$130

$80

$30

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$-70

$30,000

$25,000

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

$0

Loan Portfolio
As of December 31, 2017

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LOOKING BEYOND THE FIGURES

To better grow our state

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ANNUAL REPORT1720At  Northrim,  we  see  our  customers  as  more  than 
numbers on a piece of paper. We see individuals with 
ideas and plans, who need the trust and guidance of a 
financial expert to help them achieve their goals.

As  a  community  bank,  our  bankers  have  the  local 
insights to assess community needs and opportunities. 
They  are  empowered  to  make  decisions  that  are  in 
the  best  interests  of  our  customers,  community  and 
the Bank – while remaining disciplined in adhering to 
sound,  prudent  lending  practices  throughout  the  ups 
and downs of the business cycle. 

The  result:  As  we  help  our  customers  grow,  the 
community  grows.  And  as  the  community  grows,  the 
Bank grows. 

In addition to the financial benefits, we receive a deep 
sense  of  personal  satisfaction  from  our  role  in  this 
growth.  For  example,  in  the  past  year,  we  helped  a 
family-owned  day  care  provider  build  a  new  facility, 
expanding their capacity to serve more Alaska families 
and help address the shortage of child care in Alaska. 
We assisted a contractor with years of experience build 
his  business,  and  watched  as  he  completed  several 
significant  projects  and  provided  jobs  for  workers 
facing a slowed economy. And we participated in a low-
income  housing  tax  credit  project  that  resulted  in  25 
new affordable housing units for Alaska families while 
helping to rebuild a neighborhood. Projects like these 
demonstrate  that  our  returns  are  enhanced  by  the 
impact  we  can  have  in  improving  the  quality  of  life  in 
our community.

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BEYOND THE TRANSA CTION
Expertise and engagement

At Northrim, expertise and engagement are as equally 
important as accepting deposits and making loans. We 
demonstrate that in a variety of ways, from sharing our 
knowledge  in  the  community  to  playing  a  leadership 
role in economic policy setting for Alaska.

This  past  year,  we  continued  to  increase  our  depth 
of  expertise  in  areas  such  as  technology,  financial 
management  and  lending  by  adding  several  new 
experts to the Northrim team. We also created lender 
teams to offer our loan customers enhanced expertise, 
collaboration and responsiveness.

We  place  significant  emphasis  on  outreach  to  keep 
our customers and community informed on the issues 
that affect them. Northrim frequently hosts seminars 
featuring  subject  matter  experts  discussing  topics 
ranging  from  legal  and  compliance  considerations 
information  security.  
to  risk  management  and 

Our  SurThrival  education  series  continues  to  help 
Alaska  businesses  understand  how  they  can  plan 
for  and  manage  their  business  to  not  only  survive, 
but  to  thrive  in  Alaska’s  economy.  Our  Alaskanomics 
blog  remains  a  trusted  resource,  and  our  in-house 
economist offers valuable insights on the local, national 
and  global  economy.  As  a  local  community  bank,  our 
customers have access to leaders at the highest level 
of the Bank – and see them in the community as well.

We also continue to advocate for what we believe are 
balanced and reasonable solutions to the state’s budget 
challenges. We bring this message to policy makers on 
a  regular  basis  through  leadership  and  engagement 
locally and statewide.

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ANNUAL REPORT1720GOING BEYOND FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
Superior Customer First Service

Northrim’s  growth  and  success  has  been  built  upon 
the  foundation  of  Superior  Customer  First  Service. 
The commitment and passion our employees have for 
this core value can be seen every day, whether they are 
interacting with customers on the phone or in a branch, 
assisting other employees in departments throughout 
the Bank, or engaging in our communities. 

Just  like  our  products  and  services,  the  concept  of 
Superior  Customer  First  Service  is  individualized.  

It’s  about  listening  and  responding  in  the  best  way  to 
meet  the  needs  of  that  specific  person  or  situation  – 
and we strive to empower our employees to do just that. 

Our Customer First Service Awards recognize Northrim 
employees who have “gone beyond” in demonstrating 
their commitment to customer service during the past 
year.  We  thank  them  and  the  many  other  employees 
who bring this value to life every day. 

From left to right:

Shane Proctor 
Systems Technician

Joohee Ok 
Call Center Specialist

Bryann Hanks 
AVP, Consumer Lender

Michael O’Brien 
Systems Engineer

Erika Bills 
Business Banker,  
Wasilla Financial Center

Caprice Carter 
Universal Banker,  
Wasilla Financial Center

Cait Ward 
Staff Accountant

Tammi Whistler 
AVP, Loan Administrative Officer,  
Juneau Financial Center

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C ARING BEYOND THE B ANK

Supporting our communities

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ANNUAL REPORT1720Northrim  continues  to  invest  in  the  communities  we 
serve. We work in these communities, we live in these 
communities,  and  we  invest  in  these  communities  to 
make them a better place for all. 

In partnership with several major technology vendors, 
we  launched  the  nonprofit,  community-led  Anchorage 
Technology Forum this year to help address the state’s 
technology challenges, such as developing and retaining 
technologists. 

Our  support  of  a  strong  community  extends  beyond 
the Bank’s walls to the schools, where we have active 
the  university 
school/business  partnerships,  and 
system,  where  our  employees  serve  on  boards  and 
advisory  committees,  provide  mentoring,  and  share 
ideas at speaking engagements. Believing that a robust 
university  system  is  vitally  important  to  an  educated 
workforce,  we  made  a  substantial  matching  gift  to 
benefit  students  at  the  University  of  Alaska  Fairbanks 
School  of  Management  in  honor  of  our  outgoing 
Chairman and President, Joe Beedle.

We  continue  our  financial  support  of  the  university’s 
Institute of Social and Economic Research, believing that 
all Alaskans benefit from the in-depth study of the state’s 
economy and that our policymakers need reliable data to 
make the best long-term decisions for Alaska. 

Meanwhile, our decision to become a top-tier sponsor 
of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race illustrates our deep 
connection  with  our  unique  Alaska  culture  and  also 
supports an important event with statewide benefits. 

But perhaps our strongest show of community support 
is  through  our  employees.  Our  employees  are  active 
throughout the year – giving of both their time and their 
resources to various events, organizations and issues. 
Some of the best examples of the year were seen during 
our  holiday-time  Achieve  More  Kindness  campaign, 
which  encouraged  employees  to  find  no-cost  or  low-
cost  ways  to  surprise  both  customers  and  strangers 
with random acts of kindness. From donating pet food 
to a local shelter, and collecting gloves for elementary 
school  students,  to  making  homemade  chocolates 
with  families  at  an  emergency  homeless  shelter,  our 
employees were an inspiring example of giving back to 
our communities statewide. 

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BEYOND BANKING SERVICES

Our affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries

Our  affiliates,  divisions  and  subsidiaries  help  Northrim 
go  beyond  what  many  traditional  financial  institutions 
offer. We have invested in some of the best resources in 
industries  ranging  from  cash  management  to  mortgage 
lending  and  wealth  management,  so  we  can  provide  a 
well-rounded suite of financial services to our customers. 

the  role  of  President  and  COO,  carrying  on  Residential 
Mortgage’s reputation for service and expertise. 

Mortgage banking operations contributed $23.3 million to 
Northrim’s other operating income in 2017, compared to 
$29.5 million in 2016.

A  wholly-owned  Northrim  subsidiary  since  December 
2014, and an affiliate since 1998, Residential Mortgage is 
a market leader in Alaska’s mortgage origination industry, 
with  offices  in  Anchorage,  Juneau,  Kodiak,  Soldotna, 
Eagle River, Fairbanks and the Mat-Su Valley. 

Mortgage  originations  in  Alaska  were  down  industry-
wide in 2017 primarily due to less economic activity, but 
Residential Mortgage remained profitable and retained its 
status as a strong market leader in Alaska. 

Despite  the  decline  in  mortgage  originations,  Alaska’s 
housing  market  remains  stable  due  to  balanced  supply 
and  demand  for  homes  in  most  price  ranges,  and  we 
expect home mortgage lending to remain profitable.

As  the  next  step  in  Residential  Mortgage’s  succession 
plan,  the  company’s  co-founder,  Roger  Aldrich,  retired 
in 2017. In a seamless transition, Steve Aldrich assumed 

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 provides advice to companies with 401(k) plans, 
as  well  as  individuals  and  nonprofits  seeking  long-term 
wealth management.

During  the  past  year,  Pacific  Portfolio  grew  its  assets 
under  advisement  and  added  investment  advisors.  With 
approximately  one-third  of  its  assets  under  advisement 
now in Alaska, Pacific Portfolio continues to grow both in 
Alaska and throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

Pacific  Portfolio,  which  offers  more  than  100  years  of 
combined  experience,  is  led  by  Larry  Hood,  who  has 
served as the firm’s President and CEO since founding the 
company in 1992. Larry is currently No.57 on Barron’s Top 

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ANNUAL REPORT1720100  Independent  Financial  Advisors  list,  moving  up  from 
No.67 in 2016. 

Pacific Portfolio, which saw its assets under advisement 
reach  $3.7  billion  in  2017,  contributed  $197,000  to 
Northrim’s other operating income in 2017, compared to 
$162,000 in 2016.

This  wholly-owned  division  of  the  Bank  exceeded  its 
performance  goals  and  experienced  strong  growth 
in  2017,  by  expanding  its  footprint  and  increasing  its 
customer base, which spans throughout the western U.S. 
and Alaska.

Northrim  Funding  Services’  purchased  receivables 
business  contributed  $3.0  million  to  other  operating 
income in 2017, an increase of 27% from 2016.

Northrim Investment Services, which provides investment 
services  through  Elliott  Cove  Capital  Management  and 
Elliott  Cove  Insurance  Agency,  remained  profitable  in 
2017. The division grew its assets under management and 
increased  its  number  of  registered  investment  advisors, 
who are specially licensed and trained to sell investment 
products  to  serve  the  growing  demand  for  investment 
services from businesses and individuals.

With  a  reputation  for  excellence  in  this  specialized  area, 
Northrim Funding Services provides asset-based lending 
and  factoring  (purchasing)  of  accounts  receivable  to 
capital-constrained small to mid-size businesses, as well 
as businesses experiencing rapid growth or change.  

In  August,  we  sold  the  assets  of  Northrim  Benefits 
Group, LLC (“Northrim Benefits Group”) to a leading 
national insurance brokerage company, resulting in a 
pre-tax gain of $4.4 million. 

Northrim purchased ownership in Northrim Benefits 
Group in 2005 to provide additional financial services 
to  our  growing  customer  base.  Now,  as  the  health 
insurance industry continues to evolve, we believe that 
being  part  of  a  nationwide  network  gives  Northrim 
Benefits Group’s customers access to a larger array 
of insurance products, expertise and resources, while 
still providing personalized, local service.

Northrim Benefits Group, now called RISQ Consulting, 
retains an office in the Northrim headquarters building 
and,  through  our  ongoing  referral  agreement,  both 
the Bank and our customers continue to benefit from 
its valuable services.

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BEYOND EXPERIENCED

Executives and senior management

With  260  combined  years  at  Northrim  and  423  in 
industry,  our  executive  and  senior 
the  banking 
management  teams  have  accumulated  significant 
experience  throughout  their  careers.  Joe  Schierhorn 
and  Audrey  Amundson  are  charter  employees  of 
the  Bank  and  Lynn  Wolfe  joined  the  team  within  the 
first  year.  This  year,  Michael  Huston  and  Jed  Ballard 
joined the team as the Chief Lending Officer and Chief 
Financial  Officer,  respectively.  Michael  brings  over  25 
years of lending management experience to the Bank 

and  Jed  has  16  years  of  experience  at  a  senior  level 
in  public  accounting  for  an  international  accounting 
firm  working  both  in  Alaska  and  outside  of  the  U.S. 
Their  experience  has  brought  increased  strength  to 
the leadership of the Bank and they are great additions 
to  the  executive  team.  Michael  Martin  is  an  attorney, 
a banking school instructor and a former commercial 
loan  manager,  all  of  which  have  helped  expand  his 
experience  in  his  23  years  in  the  banking  industry. 
Benjamin Craig has over 20 years of experience in the IT 

Jed Ballard 
EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Benjamin Craig 
EVP, Chief Information Officer 

Executive TEAM

Lynn Wolfe 
EVP, Chief Administration 
Officer

Michael Huston 
EVP, Chief Lending Officer

Audrey Amundson 
EVP, Director of Accounting, 

Treasury, & Financial Planning

Michael Martin 
EVP, Chief Operating Officer,  
General Counsel &  
Corporate Secretary 

Joe Schierhorn 
Chairman, President & 

Chief Executive Officer

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ANNUAL REPORT1720industry, with 17 of that in banking. This dynamic group 
has seen the ebb and flow of the economy, the changes 
that have taken place in Alaska, and the growth of the 
organization  -  experience  that  they  can  draw  upon  to 
lead  the  Bank,  and  develop  unique  solutions  to  best 
serve  our  customers.  The  considerable  experience 
of  the  executive  and  senior  management  team  gives 
Northrim the ability to lead by example and go beyond 
for our customers. 

These  leaders  have  a  long  history  of  being  engaged 
– within the Bank, in the industry, with policymakers, 
with  the  university  system,  and  in  the  community  at 
large – leading the rest of the organization by example. 
We  believe  this  depth  of  experience,  committed 
engagement, and dedicated focus on Alaska are major 
contributors  to  Northrim’s  positive  reputation  and 
success as a community bank.

Senior Management TEAM

Katie Bates 
SVP, Director of Electronic Channels 

Catherine Claxton 
SVP, Real Estate Lending Manager

Daniel Lowell 
SVP, Northrim Funding Services Manager

Barb Ervin 
SVP, Director of Business Applications

Latosha Frye 
SVP, Corporate Accounting Manager

Heidi Moes
SVP, Operations Manager Item Processing 
and Loan Support Services

Linda Uttech 
SVP, Facilities Manager

Cindy Fields  
VP, Internal Audit Manager

Mark Edwards 
SVP, Senior Credit Officer,  
Bank Economist

Suzanne Whittle 
SVP, Compliance Manager

Amber Zins 
SVP, Human Resources Director

Carolyn Jennings 
SVP, Retail Banking Manager

Kari Skinner 
VP, Marketing and  
Communications Director 

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Board of DIRECTORS

Joe Schierhorn
Director since 2016

Larry Cash
Director since 1995

Anthony Drabek
Director since 1991

Karl Hanneman
Director since 2014

David Karp
Director since 2015

David McCambridge
Director since 2011 
Chairman,  
Audit Committee

Krystal Nelson
Director since 2015 
Chairman,  
Compensation Committee

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

Linda Thomas
Director since 2014

David Wight
Director since 2006

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

Larry Cash
CEO RIM Architects, LLC since 2017 
(President from 1986-2016), Executive 
Committee/ Director Anchorage 
Economic Development Corporation, 
Member/Manager of RIM Investments, 
LLC, Board Trustee of Alaska Pacific 
University

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 
CEO, International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. 
(COO from 2015-2016, Alaska General 
Manager from 2010-2015)
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
Member, National Air Carriers Association

Krystal Nelson 
COO, Bering Straits Native Corporation 
since 2014
Trustee, Pacific Northern Academy  
since 2014
SVP & COO, Ahtna Engineering Services 
from 2006 to 2014 
Recipient of Alaska Top 40 under  
40 Award in 2004

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 to 2010
Director and Treasurer of the Tanaka 
Foundation from 1985-2015
Director, Great Alaska Council Boy 
Scouts of America, from 1993-2012
Director Alaska Kidney Foundation  
(since 1999) and President

Linda Thomas 
CEO, Alaskan Brewing Company  
since 2016 (CFO from 1994 to 1996,  
COO from 1996 to 2016)
Director and Past President, Bartlett 
Regional Hospital
Director and Past President Juneau 
Chamber of Commerce

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

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ANNUAL REPORT1720 
 
 
BEYOND THANKFUL

Honoring Joe Beedle

our 

plan, 

continuation 

of  Northrim’s 
In 
succession 
former 
President  and  Chairman  of  the 
Board,  Joe  Beedle,  retired  as  of 
January 2, 2018, handing the reigns 
to Joe Schierhorn as Chairman of the 
Board of the Bank and the Company.

A  longtime  Alaskan,  Joe  Beedle  came  to  Northrim 
Bank over 11 years ago. Starting as our Chief Lending 
Officer,  he  quickly  became  President,  then  Chief 
Executive Officer, and finally Chairman of the Board of 
the Company. 

Joe had a long and influential career before joining the 
Northrim family. He started his career at National Bank 
of Alaska, then moved into management positions with 
First Bank of Ketchikan and Key Bank, before becoming 
President and CEO at Goldbelt, Incorporated. Joe then 
served as CFO for the University of Alaska, driven by his 
passion  for  education  and  belief  that  a  strong,  stable 
university system is key to the development of Alaska’s 
future.

Throughout  his  40-plus-year  career,  Joe  has  been  a 
tireless  advocate  for  Alaskans  and  a  robust,  diverse 
Alaska  economy.  He  has  also  been  a  strong  voice  for 
the development of a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska. 
With a readiness to engage on important topics, he has 
been  a  steady,  reassuring  presence  on  many  boards 
and  commissions, 
including  the  Alaska  Bankers 
Association, Commonwealth North, the Fairbanks and 
Ketchikan Chambers of Commerce, Junior Achievement 
of  Alaska,  and  the  University  of  Alaska  Fairbanks 
Chancellor’s Advisory Board, among many others. The 
Alaska  State  Chamber  recognized  Joe’s  contributions 
in 2017, presenting him with the prestigious William A. 
Egan Outstanding Alaskan of the Year award. 

Joe  has  great  passion  for  the  Bank,  our  employees, 
our  customers,  and  Alaska  as  a  whole.  He  continues 
to  be  an  inspirational  leader  who  brings  energy  to 
everything  he  does,  both  in  and  outside  of  the  Bank. 
Alaska  and  Northrim  Bank  are  stronger  because  of 
Joe’s  leadership,  and  we  are  beyond  thankful  for  his 
contributions.

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Northrim Bank OFFICERS
Executive Vice Presidents
Audrey Amundson, Director of Accounting, Treasury, & Financial Planning***** 
Ben Craig, Chief Information Officer*
Jed Ballard, Chief Financial Officer
Joe Schierhorn, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer*****
Lynn Wolfe, Chief Administrative Officer*****
Mike Huston, Chief Lending Officer
Mike Martin, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary*

Senior Vice Presidents
Amber Zins, Human Resources Director*
Barb Ervin, Director of Business Applications***
Carolyn Jennings, Retail Banking Manager****
Catherine Claxton, Real Estate Lending Manager****
Dan Lowell, Division Manager**
Heidi Moes, Operations Manager, Item Processing & Loan Support Services***
Katie Bates, Director of Electronic Channels***
Latosha Frye, Corporate Accounting Manager**
Linda Uttech, Facilities Manager*
Mark Edwards, Senior Credit Officer & Bank Economist**
Suzanne Whittle, Compliance Manager***

James Richards, Business Development Officer, Relationship Manager II
Jamey Young, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Jason Criqui, Commercial Loan Unit Manager 
Jeanine Lillo, Controller***
Jim Culley, Commercial Loan Unit Manager*
Joe Gelione, Commercial Loan Unit Manager
John Damjanovich, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V
Josh King, Assistant Division Manager*
Jyah Gitomer, Call Center Manager 
Kari Skinner, Marketing & Communications Director
Kathy Martin, Construction Loan Officer V****
Kelly Lykins-Longlet, Risk Manager**
Kelly McCormack, Commercial Loan Officer IV**
Kim Farrell Brewington, Commercial Cash Management Officer***
Lisa Adams, Operations Manager*
Mhay Sy, Credit Officer**
Nate Olmstead, Data Analytics Manager
Phil Reid, Commercial Loan Officer V
Ryan Caldwell, Systems & Network Manager
Sean Christian, Strategic & Planning Manager**
Sue Wolfe, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer V* 
Tammy Kosa, Regional Sales & Development Manager**

Vice Presidents
Allen Hippler, Commercial Loan Officer V 
Anne Sakumoto, Human Resources Talent Manager 
Annette DeLong, Construction Loan Unit Manager 
Bill Staley, Commercial Loan Officer V*
Bruce Tretzen, Relationship Manager 
Cheryl Fellman, Regional Sales & Service Operations Manager 
Cindy El-Khoury Hanna, Loan Documentation Manager
Cindy Fields, Internal Audit Manager
Darci Ornellas, Regional Sales & Consumer Lending Manager****
Doug Frey, Security & Business Continuity Manager
Erick Stoeckle, Architecture & Cybersecurity Manager*
James Beasley, Electronic Banking Manager 

Assistant Vice Presidents
Adam Baxter, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Aili Peyton-Jalbert, Commercial Cash Management Officer
Angela Bradford, Loan Compliance Assistant Manager
Anita DeVore, Regional Sales and Service Manager**
Annie Her, Branch Manager
Aracelis Bell, Relationship Manager**
Ben Schulman, Small Business Loan Officer III*
Bessie Paraoan, Special Credits Officer II**
Bill Simpson, Special Credits Officer II**
Brigitte Lampert, Branch Manager**
Bryann Hanks, Consumer Lender II*
Chris Chambos, Branch Manager*

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ANNUAL REPORT1720Dawn Hoxie, Branch Manager*****
Delores Siah, Branch Manager
Diana Soliday, Branch Manager**
Donna Fountain, Call Center Assistant Manager**
Erin Gage, Retail Banking Operations Manager***
Esther Fouts, Accounting Supervisor****
Gerlie Monta-Guevarra, Branch Manager II
Jared Shary, Marketing & Sales Manager*
Jenn Ludden, Business Electronic Banking Manager
Jill Milham, Retail Banking Operations Assistant Manager*
Joe Moran, Construction Loan Officer III
Josie Thayer, Commercial Cash Management Officer**
Judy Schnese, Audit Supervisor*
Kathy Stilwell, Card Services Manager
Kelly Reynolds, Security Manager**
Larry Gluck, Loan Quality Assurance Officer
Leary David, Branch Manager**
Marc Guevarra, Commercial Loan Officer IV
Marsha Fry, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer III****
Micah Scott, BSA & Deposit Compliance Manager**
Oziel Villasenor, Branch Manager*
Reynold Udarbe, Branch Manager*
Rick Pinkerton, Loan Review Officer***
Sarah Gaines, Human Resources Operations Manager***
Sarah Newhouse, Branch Manager
Seane English, Credit Administrator*
Susan Matson, Branch Manager 
Tammi Whistler, Loan Administrative Officer
Teressa Saaiman, Branch Manager 
Terry Lee, Item Processing Assistant Manager****
Tina Hohnstein, Special Credits Officer II****
Trevor Bradford, Commercial Loan Officer III
Yana Milette, Consumer Electronic Banking Manager

Officers
Brian Leonard, Assistant Branch Manager*
Caroline Huntley, Marketing Officer**
Christy Lawrence, Assistant Branch Manager***
Cris Parrocha, Business Banker***
Dagmar Sanchez, Training & Development Officer****
Deatrice Swazer, Real Estate Valuation Management Officer**
Debbie Bolton, Training & Development Officer*
Erika Bills, Business Banker II****
Fejie Monta-Carandang, Assistant Branch Manager
Jacob Calkins, Assistant Branch Manager
Julie Bailey, Senior Compliance Officer***
Katie Bender, Community & Public Relations Officer
Katreena Little, Assistant Branch Manager*
Lindsay Atkins, Assistant Branch Manager
Lynn Tanner, Assistant Branch Manager***
Maia Hernandez, Assistant Branch Manager
Maricel Bratcher, Assistant Branch Manager***
Marie Robancho, Assistant Branch Manager***
Mary Fox, Special Credits Associates Officer**
Mary Castro, Electronic Business Services Specialist***
Mila Castiglione, Business Banker**
Neddie Manabat, Assistant Branch Manager
Nicole Pintsch, Senior Accountant**
Rose Yadao, Assistant Branch Manager
Sandy Brice, Assistant Branch Manager
Shauna Thornton, Assistant Branch Manager
Sunshine Mitchell, Loan Support Service Assistant Manager**
Susan Peach, Real Estate Valuation Management Officer*
Teresa Moore, Assistant Branch Manager
Terre Lefebvre, Electronic Business Services Officer**
Tiana Allen, Special Credits Associates Officer

AVP and above as of 1/19/2018: * ≥ Five-year employee, ** ≥Ten-year employee, *** ≥ Fifteen-year employee, 
**** ≥Twenty-year employee, ***** ≥Twenty-five-year employee

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Mission VISION Values

MISSION
TO BE ALASKA’S MOST TRUSTED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

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

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
PROUD TO BE ALASKAN

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. 

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.

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.

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ANNUAL REPORT1720 
Information & ADDRESSES

Annual Meeting:
May 24, 2018, 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 and 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.

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified applicants 
and employees receive consideration for employment without regard to 
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national 
origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, 
parenthood, marital status, changes in marital status, genetic information 
or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Cautionary note regarding  
forward-looking statements
This report contains forward-looking statements which are, 
in effect, management’s attempt to predict future events, 
and thus are subject to various risks and uncertainties. 
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking 
statements, which reflect management’s views only as of 
the date hereof. When used herein, the words “anticipate,” 
“believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend” and words or 
phrases of similar meaning, are intended to help identify 
forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that 
management’s expectations as reflected in forward-
looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure 
readers that those expectations will prove to be correct as 
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.   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 Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-
looking statements contained herein are made only as of 
the date of this report, and Northrim does not undertake 
any obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking 
statements to reflect events or conditions after the date of 
this report.

Financial Snapshot Endnotes:
(*) Refer to the Company’s Form 10-K at northrim.com for further discussion of non-GAAP ratios.

(1)  These unaudited schedules provide selected financial information concerning the Company’s Form 10-K.

(2)  Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP ratio defined as shareholders’ equity, less intangible assets, divided by common shares outstanding.  

(3)  Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP ratio that represents total equity less goodwill and intangible assets divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets. 

(4)  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. 

(5)  In managing our business, we review the efficiency ratio exclusive of intangible asset amortization, which is a non-GAAP performance measurement. The efficiency ratio is calculated by 

dividing other operating expense, exclusive of intangible asset amortization, by the sum of net interest income and other operating income. 

(6) Number of banking offices does not include Residential Mortgage Lending locations.

(7) Full-time equivalent employees (FTE): 2017 includes 314 Northrim Bank (“Bank”) employees and 115 Residential Mortgage (“RML”) employees; 2016 includes 304 Bank, 130 RML, and 17 

Northrim Benefits Group (“NBG”); 2015 includes 303 Bank, 124 RML, and 14 NBG; 2014 includes 294 Bank, 117 RML, and 15 NBG; 2013 includes 256 Bank and 13 NBG; 2012 includes 245 Bank 
and 7 NBG.

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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

Lake Otis Community Branch 
2270 E. 37th Avenue

Midtown Financial 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

WASILLA 
Wasilla Financial Center 
850 E. USA Circle, Suite A 
(907) 376-0357 

FAIRBANKS 
Fairbanks Financial Center 
360 Merhar Avenue 
(907) 455-1111 

JUNEAU 
Juneau Financial Center 
2094 Jordan Avenue 
(907) 789-4844 

Juneau Downtown Branch 
301 North Franklin 
(907) 789-4844 

SITKA 
Sitka Financial Center 
315 Lincoln Street, Suite 206 
(907) 747-8688 

KETCHIKAN 
Ketchikan Financial Center 
2491 Tongass Avenue 
(907) 225-4545

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 
15 locations statewide 

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

Pacific Portfolio Consulting, LLC 
and Pacific Portfolio Trust Company 
Columbia Center 
701 5th Avenue, Suite 6850 
Seattle, WA 98104 
(206) 623-6641 

3111 C Street, Suite 505 
Anchorage, AK 99503 
pacific-portfolio.com