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2027 Leadership Transition Announcement

One retirement, two new leaders, the same Gateway Bank

After nearly 20 years of leading Gateway Bank, Founder, President, and CEO James Christensen will retire on June 1, 2027. He will remain on the Board of Directors and the Loan Committee through at least the summer of 2028, keeping a voice in the bank’s direction and decisions.

James has laid a strong foundation that’s built to last – and he’s not going far. Here’s where Gateway stands now and what’s ahead for your hometown bank.
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Video: Speakeasy Salon Suites partners with Gateway’s Mesa community bank for personal attention

Alicia and Matt Gardner started Speakeasy Salon Suites in Mesa to improve health and wellness, while creating a better salon suite experience for both customers and tenants. With Gateway Bank as their AZ community bank, they look forward to watching their business and 20+ tenants thrive.

“We’re a small business, and Gateway focuses on small businesses. You don’t feel like a number, you feel like a person.” – Alicia Gardner, Owner of Speakeasy Salon Suites

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Video: Schnepf Farms chose Gateway as their Mesa bank for faster funding and personal service

Schnepf Farms is an East Valley institution, and Gateway Bank is proud to call them a customer. With Gateway’s Mesa bank as their go-to partner, the Schnepf team has enjoyed better service, fast funding, and giving back to the community where they’ve been for decades.

“Schnepf Farms banked with one of the big three for decades. I really didn’t think a community bank could serve the needs of the farm because we’re a big operation. Boy was I wrong.” – Mark Schnepf

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Video: Farnsworth Realty finds a faster, community-minded partner with Gateway Bank

Since 1958, Farnsworth has been the go-to name for real estate services in the East Valley. After working with a Big 3 bank, the Farnsworth team felt the pull to bring their banking relationship local to align with their values and get better service. Since switching to our Arizona community bank, Farnsworth has been enjoying exponentially faster response, working with a partner who cares, and reinvesting in the community they call home.

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