Bank of Eastern Oregon
About Us Our Background Bank of Eastern Oregon was originally chartered in 1945 as the Gilliam County Bank, Arlington. In 1957 & 1959, operations were expanded to Heppner and Ione with the bank changing its name to Bank of Eastern Oregon. Bank of Eastern Oregon is a state chartered independent community bank and intends to remain independent. The bank currently has 397 shareholders with no one owning more than 10% of the bank's stock. Since its inception, Bank of Eastern Oregon's primary mission has been to serve the agricultural banking needs of its customers. Our Mission BEO was established to meet the financial needs of the communities, the businesses, and the citizens it serves. We offer products that meet the financial needs of our customers that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices.
BEO's most important asset is its customers. The bank's products are designed to meet the needs of our customers and our employees are hired to meet the needs of customers. High quality customer service is the primary mission of this bank. Another important asset of the bank is its employees. Without motivated, dedicated, and responsible employees, it would be impossible for the bank to render high quality customer service. All bank employees are given training and educational opportunities. All are given an equal opportunity and a fair wage regardless or race, color, sex, age, or physical condition. As a percentage of loans, the bank is the #1 Ag bank in the state of Oregon. Currently, the bank has 11 branches, located in Heppner, Arlington, Ione, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, and Moro. Bank of Eastern Oregon is in the business to make a profit for its shareholders. A third mission of this bank is to maximize its sustainable earnings. We want to maximize the total earnings of the bank over the long term. This means that a mission for all bank employees is to operate the bank as efficiently as possible. Efficient operations and quality services are two missions that will generate the profits expected by stockholders. BEO is a responsible citizen and a business leader. The bank takes its citizenship duties seriously. We will not knowingly take actions that are adverse to the best interests of our communities, businesses, or their families. We will not make profits at the expense of our citizenship responsibilities. |