Baker Boyer Names Steve Wilkinson as Wenatchee Market Manager

WALLA WALLA, Washington – Baker Boyer is proud to announce that Steve Wilkinson will join the company in October in the new role of Wenatchee Market Manager. His hiring marks a significant milestone as Baker Boyer will be opening an office in Wenatchee in the coming months, its first major expansion in over 20 years. Wilkinson will lead the new office, helping serve the many clients Baker Boyer already has in the Wenatchee area while helping grow relationships and partnerships throughout the community. 

Baker Boyer has long served a growing number of clients in the Wenatchee area and has established relationships with local business owners, attorneys, CPAs, non-profits, and community leaders. Opening a local office will allow Baker Boyer to deepen those relationships and foster new relationships with their personalized approach to individuals, families, and businesses, as well as supporting the non-profits in the community.  

"Wenatchee is a perfect fit for Baker Boyer and Steve is exactly the kind of manager we hoped to find," said Rob Blethen, CFP®, EVP | D.S. Baker Advisors. "Steve has earned the trust of the Wenatchee community through his leadership, his commitment to local organizations, and his ability to bring people together. Just as importantly, he believes in building long-term relationships and helping communities thrive, which aligns with how Baker Boyer serves our communities and clients." 

Wilkinson has been the Executive Director of the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce for the past four years, where he has helped expand partnerships and champion economic development initiatives throughout North Central Washington. Prior to joining the Chamber, he held executive leadership roles in housing and economic development and spent several years in commercial banking, including leadership positions with Banner Bank and KeyBank. 

"As a sixth-generation member of the Baker family, I don't take lightly who we choose to represent Baker Boyer in a new community. It matters to me, and to my family, that whoever leads our Wenatchee office reflects the same character and values that have guided Baker Boyer since 1869. Steve does exactly that. He's earned the trust of this community through his own integrity and leadership, and that's precisely who we wanted representing our name in Wenatchee," said Kip Kontos, VP | Director of Regional Offices.  

Wilkinson will begin his role in October following his transition from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. During the coming months, Baker Boyer will continue preparations for its Wenatchee office, including finalizing a location and building the team that will support clients in the market.