West Central Washington Region

Eric Welch has spent over 15 years working in commercial lending throughout the South Sound, serving in roles with Columbia Bank, Banner Bank, Timberland Bank, to name a few. He’s grateful for the experience he’s gained in the industry having worked in C and I, CRE, and SBA programs, and now applies that background in his role at NWBDA—helping lenders and business owners navigate the SBA 504 process with clarity and consistency.

Staying connected to the community is important to Eric. He is actively involved with the Graham Business Association and the Puyallup Sumner Chamber, he volunteers as a Washington State Fair Rodeo Wrangler, and also serves on the Community Advisory Council for Support The Enlisted Project, a veteran‑focused nonprofit that promotes financial literacy and helps enlisted service members E-1 through E- 6, through financial hardship—work that holds special meaning for him as a US Army veteran himself.

When he’s not working, Eric enjoys spending time outdoors, either exploring the mountains on his motorcycle, hunting, and BBQ. He and his wife Danielle live on a small horse farm. Their daughter Izzy is a student at the University of Washington studying Real Estate, while Cadence is working towards her goals of becoming a horse trainer and going to school in the running start program. Their home is rounded out by a lively collection of animals and chores, keeping life both busy and rewarding.