Commercial Banking Executive Search

Partnering with community and regional banks to recruit commercial lending, credit, and executive banking talent across the West Coast and beyond.

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Meet Kate Hillmon Founder & Principal

Kate Hillmon is the Founder and Principal of Hillmon Recruiting, a boutique executive search firm specializing in commercial banking leadership and revenue-generating talent.

With a relationship-driven and consultative approach, Kate partners with community and regional banks to identify and recruit high-performing professionals who align with each institution's culture, growth strategy, and long-term objectives. Her focus is on helping banks build exceptional teams that drive sustainable growth and performance.

Hillmon Recruiting serves community and regional banks throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and select markets nationwide.

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Commercial Relationship Managers
• Market Presidents & Regional Leaders
• Chief Credit Officers & Credit Leadership
• Portfolio Managers & Underwriters
• Treasury Management Leaders
• Commercial Banking Executives

Kate combines deep industry knowledge with a personalized search process, providing clients access to highly qualified banking professionals across the West Coast and beyond. Her commitment to long-term relationships and exceptional service has helped clients secure talent that supports both immediate needs and future growth.

Whether partnering with a growing community bank or an established regional institution, Kate is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, strategic search solutions that create lasting value for clients and candidates alike.

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Why Banks Partner With Hillmon Recruiting

Hillmon Recruiting provides a relationship-driven, consultative approach to executive search. Every engagement is tailored to the unique needs of community and regional banks, with a focus on identifying professionals who align with an institution's culture, growth strategy, and long-term objectives.

Specialized expertise in commercial lending, credit leadership, market leadership, treasury management, and executive banking talent allows Hillmon Recruiting to deliver highly qualified candidates throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and select markets nationwide.

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Whether you are a community bank seeking exceptional talent or a banking professional exploring your next leadership opportunity, Hillmon Recruiting provides a confidential, relationship-driven approach to every conversation.

I welcome the opportunity to learn about your goals and discuss how I can help support your growth, hiring strategy, or career objectives.

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