More than 50 years have now passed since a small group of community and business leaders met in April 1957 and voted to establish a home-owned bank in Corvallis. The organizers said they intended to "fill a need for a friendly banking service dedicated to all of the community and to the building of a thriving local economy," according to an early newspaper report.

Less than six months later, on Oct. 5, 1957, Citizens Bank of Corvallis opened for business in a leased building on the northeast corner of Second and Madison streets. The Bank began operations with seven employees.

From those humble beginnings, Citizens Bank has blossomed to become one of the most successful and stable community banks in the country. Today, Citizens Bank is home to 140 customer-focused employees, and our 11 branch offices provide comprehensive banking services to individuals and businesses in nine mid-Willamette Valley communities spanning five Oregon counties.