Growth by acquisition Frontier made its first acquisition, Bank of Arlington, in 1982. This emphasis continues. In July, Frontier's 24th branch opened in Bellingham, headed by four Seafirst veterans with a combined 100-plus years of experience. They were looking to maintain local ties being undone by Seafirst's merger with Bank of America. There will always be a place for independent community banks.
Banking is a relationship business.
The way you differentiate yourself is the way you tie the ribbon on the package. Bob Dickson is a true relationship banker in every sense of the word. Hoekstra adds that he had verified these impressions independently, talking to employees and clients, before deciding to sign on with Frontier. Frontier's employees, investors and customers figure prominently in how Dickson measures his own achievement. We do have a lot of happy investors out there.