GVCC's Kim Capeloto hired as new Riverview Bank Executive - 08/26/10 >VANCOUVER, Wash. – After two years in a job he accepted on a three-to-five month interim basis, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kim Capeloto announced that he has accepted a new position. Capeloto landed a position as Executive Vice President of Operations and Marketing with Riverview Community Bank.
Don Russo, GVCC Board Chair, said the organization is lucky to have had Capeloto's dynamic leadership for the past two years. He also said he is pleased that Capeloto accepted a local position.

"This is a great opportunity for the Chamber. We are not losing Kim, we are gaining a new CEO. Kim will literally be just down the street at a member business. Kim is an inspiring leader who has taken the Chamber to new heights and set new standards for operations. We're in a very good place from which to take the next step," Russo said.
The Board of Directors has started the formal hiring process with hopes of hiring a permanent CEO in the near future.

Capeloto said he is thrilled about his new position but found his work with the GVCC to be highly rewarding. "On August 18th, I celebrated my two year anniversary with the GVCC. Considering I intended to stay only a few months, it's obvious that this job is very rewarding and satisfying." He also said he is confident the Chamber will thrive under new leadership.

"I feel very good about where the Chamber is today and feel very comfortable in handing over the reins to the next leader. The Chamber is a vital organization that fights for a business friendly environment throughout Southwest Washington. This newly created position at Riverview is a great fit for me and allows me and my family to continue to remain active in this incredible community."

A 25+ year banking veteran, Mr. Capeloto has served as Regional Manager for Union Bank of California in Seattle, directing the Bank's small business and personal banking activities for Washington State. He was also a District Manager at Wells Fargo Bank responsible for 30 branch offices and served as Controller and Sales Manager for a west coast retail clothing chain. The Independent Community Bankers of America chose Capeloto as their "Rising Star-COO of the Year" in 2005 while he was employed at Bank of Clark County as their Chief Operating Officer. He left the bank in June 2008, and came to the Chamber as CEO.

Actively involved in numerous organizations, Mr. Capeloto served as Chairman of the Board of Identity Clark County and is currently Chairman of the Board for the School of Piano Technology For the Blind. He also serves as a Board Member for Junior Achievement and is on the Washington State University Diversity Advisory Board. Additionally he serves on more than 15 other Boards, Advisory Boards and Committees and has acted as emcee, keynote speaker and/or auctioneer for more than 40 events this past year.

Capeloto has traveled extensively is multi-lingual and has lived abroad. He is married with two children and lives in Clark County.

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has served the Southwest Washington business community since 1890. The Chamber is an alliance of member businesses, individuals and organizations who join together to support business. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is the heart of the Clark County business community. For more information about our organization, visit www.vancouverusa.com.