Ron Palmer is our president for 2025-26.
A personal message from Ron:
Hello West Seattle neighbors, friends, and fellow Rotarians,
As your new club president, I am both proud and excited to lead a group so deeply rooted in the spirit of service. For over 78 years, the Rotary Club of West Seattle has been committed to strengthening our community through meaningful projects, partnerships, and relationships.
Whether it’s supporting the Food Banks, mentoring local youth, cleaning up our parks or providing safe cooking stoves to needy families in Guatemala we believe in taking action where we live and as far as we can go internationally. We are a service club with heart, and we welcome new faces and fresh ideas as we seek to identify and meet the needs of those around us both locally and internationally.
I am delighted to serve as President for the 2025-2026 year. The Rotary Club of West Seattle is a team of doers and this year we are doubling down on impact, engagement and innovation. This is where compassion meets action.
If you want to make a difference in your neighborhood and beyond, passionate about giving back, making connections, and being part of a positive force in West Seattle, we invite you to join us at one of our weekly meetings held on Tuesdays at 12:00pm at the West Seattle Golf Course or one of our many service events. This year let’s grow stronger—together. Compassion meets actions!!!!
A few facts about Ron:
With over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, Ron Palmer is a dedicated and results-driven VP Branch Manager at Banner Bank in Seattle. Known for exceptional leadership and customer service skills, Ron oversees daily operations, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and drives business growth through strategic initiatives and community engagement.
Before joining Banner Bank, Ron held various roles in the financial sector, gaining expertise in areas such as retail banking, commercial banking, and Business Banking. He was a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America for 4 years and prior to that a Commercial Relationship Manager, Branch Manager and Business Banker and National Commercial Bank Jamaica W.I. Ron holds a MS in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University, MBA, and BSc in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies.
Ron is passionate about financial literacy and community development; he actively participates in local events and collaborates with organizations to support economic growth and education.