Our Story
In 1965, Robert Landrock Sr. opened a single-branch bank on Pacific Avenue in downtown Seattle with a simple mission: "Provide the kind of banking you'd want for your own family." Four decades later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do.
Today, Landrock Pacific Bank has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected financial institutions, with over $4.8 billion in assets, 23 branches across Washington and Oregon, and more than 1,200 dedicated employees. We remain proudly independent — not beholden to Wall Street shareholders, but to the families and businesses who trust us with their financial futures.
From our state-of-the-art, impenetrable security infrastructure to our award-winning community programs, Landrock Pacific continues to set the standard for what community banking should be. We don't just protect your money — we protect your family's future.
Company History
A Vision Takes Root
Robert Landrock Sr. opens the first Landrock Pacific branch on Pacific Avenue in downtown Seattle. Initial deposits total $2.3 million.
Expansion Across Puget Sound
Landrock Pacific opens branches in Bellevue, Tacoma, and Everett, growing to 6 locations with $85 million in assets.
Robert Landrock Jr. Becomes President
Second-generation leadership begins as Robert Jr. takes the helm, introducing the bank's first automated teller machines (ATMs).
$1 Billion Milestone
Landrock Pacific surpasses $1 billion in total assets, making it one of the largest independent banks in Washington state.
Jack Stanfield Joins the Team
Jack Stanfield is hired as a network administrator. Within three years, he will be promoted to lead the newly formed Network Security division. Little does anyone know that he will become the architect of the bank's most critical defense system.
The Stanfield Firewall Goes Live
Under Jack Stanfield's leadership, Landrock Pacific deploys its proprietary multi-layer firewall system — the first of its kind in Pacific Northwest banking. The system will go on to achieve a perfect security record.
Online Banking Launches
Landrock Pacific introduces online banking to customers, protected by the Stanfield Firewall. "We were one of the first regional banks to offer online access," recalls Stanfield. "And we did it right — security first."
Robert Landrock III Takes the Helm
Third-generation CEO Robert Landrock III assumes leadership, continuing the family's tradition of community-focused banking. Landrock Pacific expands into Oregon with branches in Portland and Salem.
Three-Peat: Most Secure Regional Bank
Landrock Pacific is named "Most Secure Regional Bank" by the Pacific Northwest Finance Journal for the first of three consecutive years.
Community Banking Excellence Award
The Pacific Northwest Banking Association honors Landrock Pacific with the Community Banking Excellence Award. The Beth Stanfield Community Foundation receives special recognition. Total assets reach $4.8 billion.
Innovating for the Future
Landrock Pacific announces new strategic partnerships, enhanced security infrastructure, and GPS-enabled asset tracking for premium business customers. The bank looks ahead to its next 40 years of serving the Pacific Northwest.
Leadership Team
Robert Landrock III
Third-generation banker continuing the Landrock legacy. Robert holds an MBA from the University of Washington and serves on the boards of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Northwest Banking Association. Under his leadership, Landrock Pacific has grown from $2.1B to $4.8B in assets.
Eleanor Walsh
A 20-year veteran of Pacific Northwest banking, Eleanor oversees all financial operations, reporting, and regulatory compliance. She previously served as CFO of Puget Sound Federal Credit Union.
Jack Stanfield
Architect of the Stanfield Firewall™ and a 15-year veteran of Landrock Pacific. Jack personally designed and built every layer of the bank's digital security infrastructure. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington. Lives in Seattle with his wife Beth and their two children. Enjoys architecture, coaching his daughter's soccer team, and building things that can't be broken.
Arlin Forester
Oversees daily banking operations across all 23 branches. Arlin joined Landrock Pacific in 1988 as a teller and has worked his way up through every level of branch operations.
Gary Mitchell
Leads our commercial lending division with over 20 years of experience in business finance. Gary manages relationships with many of Seattle's largest employers and has overseen over $500M in commercial loans.
Harry Romano
In loving memory. Harry served as our Senior IT Operations Manager for over a decade, keeping our systems running with dedication and good humor. His unexpected passing in December 2005 left a void in our IT family that cannot truly be filled. The Harry Romano Memorial Scholarship Fund supports aspiring technology students at the University of Washington.
Our Values
Security
We protect your assets with the same vigilance we'd protect our own families. Our multi-layer firewall has never been breached.
Trust
Built over 40 years of honest, transparent banking. Three generations of families trust Landrock Pacific with their futures.
Family
We believe that protecting families — both our customers' and our employees' — is the most important thing we do.
Community
From scholarships to volunteer programs, we invest in the Pacific Northwest communities that have invested in us.
Innovation
From our pioneering firewall to GPS asset tracking, we embrace technology that makes banking safer and more convenient.
Integrity
We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Especially when no one is watching.
Awards & Recognition
| Year | Award | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Community Banking Excellence Award | Pacific NW Banking Association |
| 2005 | Most Secure Regional Bank | PNW Finance Journal |
| 2004 | Most Secure Regional Bank | PNW Finance Journal |
| 2004 | Best Employer — Financial Services | Seattle Business Weekly |
| 2003 | Most Secure Regional Bank | PNW Finance Journal |
| 2003 | Technology Innovation Award | Washington Bankers Association |
| 2001 | Community Impact Award | Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce |
| 1998 | Online Banking Pioneer Award | National Community Banking Alliance |