Mark Kajita

Mark Kajita CPA

Senior VP & Senior Fiduciary Officer/Portfolio Manager
Phone: 1.509.526.1412
Fax: 1.509.526.1757
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“I work hard to establish a trusting relationship between myself and my clients, providing financial advice that will withstand the test of time and allow my clients to provide wealth to future generations and their community.”

Mark’s background as a CPA, Financial Advisor, and Investment Manager allow him to discuss with his clients a myriad of options for wealth management and generational gift planning. In addition, his experience with charitable trusts, foundations, and gifting allow him to advise individuals on their community stewardship planning.

Mark holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Washington. His background includes tax, trust, and estate planning, consulting Fortune 500 companies at Ernst and Young, as well as financial and charitable advising for Whitman College. Mark is a frequent commentator on Bloomberg and CNBC financial television programs.

Mark was born in Walla Walla and has called it home for over 40 years. He and his wife have two children and he is heavily involved in the community. Mark is Vice Chair of the Episcopal Diocese Foundation, Vice Chair of the Walla Walla Housing Authority, Overseer of Whitman College and is involved with Rotary.

Baker Boyer Promotes Mark Kajita to Executive Vice President

January 20, 2012

Walla Walla, WA – Mark Kajita of Baker Boyer Bank has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Wealth Management Division Manager and Chief Investment Officer. Mark leads the bank’s Wealth Management Division which includes Investment Management and Trust Services, Baker Boyer Investor Services, and the Investment Group. Mark began his current portfolio manager duties with Baker Boyer in July 2003 and has been an economic spokesman and chief investment strategist for the bank’s fiduciary portfolios. Mark’s responsibilities also include membership on the bank’s executive committee and he is a frequent commentator on Bloomberg, FOX News, and CNBC financial television programs.

Mark was born and raised in Walla Walla and received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business and Accounting from the University of Washington. He is a licensed CPA with 20 years of experience in trust and estate planning, tax and financial planning and wealth management.

“I have high confidence in Mark’s continued success in leading our clients through one of the most volatile economic cycles of my career,” said Megan Clubb, President and CEO.

Headquartered in Walla Walla, Baker Boyer Bank is the oldest independently owned community bank in the state, with 8 branches including wealth management and business banking offices in Yakima and the Tri Cities. They have 168 employees and $484 million in YTD average assets as of September 30, 2011.

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