BREMERTON — Elizabeth Robertson has joined Kitsap Bank as vice president and credit officer, and will be based out of  the Sixth and Pacific branch.

Robertson comes to the bank with more than 17 years of experience in business lending and credit analysis.

She has spent the past 10 years of her career in the West Sound business community, most recently as vice president and credit administrator at Liberty Bay Bank.

“Elizabeth is a tremendous asset to Kitsap Bank and our credit department,” said Linda Smith, executive vice president and credit administrator.

“She brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency in credit analysis and we are very pleased to welcome her to our team.”

Robertson is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a professional master’s degree in business administration and a master’s in music. She earned her bachelor’s in music from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Erin Sorensen has joined the bank as vice president and business banking relationship manager, and will be based out of the main branch in Port Orchard,

Sorensen comes to the bank with nearly 20 years of experience in banking and business lending, spending the past 12 years in the Puget Sound business community, most recently working as the Northwest region, business account specialist for Navy Federal Credit Union.

“Erin brings a wealth of experience in business banking,” said Steve Maxwell, executive vice president and chief lending officer.

“She shares our strong commitment to superior customer service by building lasting relationships.”

Sorensen is active in Bremerton serving in various leadership roles in a number of local non-profit organizations. She is vice president of the Navy League Bremerton Council and a volunteer for the Armed Forces celebration. In addition, she is also a member of the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and the Bremerton Central Lions Club.

Sorensen studied at Southern Illinois University with their Workforce Education and Development program.