Meet the Team
Roger Johansen
Senior Vice President, Business Services
Before joining Harborstone, Roger Johansen spent a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest. Through a 30 year commercial banking career, he’s come to understand the needs of this community, its values, and its culture.
Roger grew up in Aberdeen, Washington and attended college at Central Washington University. After graduating, he began his career at Seattle Trust and Savings Bank, where he remained for 13 years.
He moved into credit administration with Prairie Security Bank, a company that eventually merged with Venture Bank.
Most recently, he worked at Timberland Bank as a Chief Lending Officer. Roger is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School.
Roger is the past president and former board member of United Way of Thurston County for 20 years.
Michael Powell
Vice President and Manager, Business Services
Over a banking career that has spanned the past 29 years, Michael Powell has worked for several local regional and community banks and brings an extensive knowledge of business lending and credit administration to Harborstone as its Vice President and Manager of Business Services.
Throughout his commercial banking career, Michael has held a number of lending and managerial positions and has come to understand the unique needs and challenges of local businesses and their owners.
A lifelong native of Tacoma, Washington, Michael attended college at Pacific Lutheran University. He began his career in banking with Puget Sound National Bank in 1978 and has honed his skills over the years at Wells Fargo Bank, Timberland Bank as well as two community banks. Most recently, he worked at Regal Financial Bank in downtown Seattle as its Credit Administration Officer.
Gary Johnson
Vice President of Business Lending, Lakewood
When Gary Johnson came to Harborstone in November of 2003, he’d already spent more than thirty years involved in every aspect of financial services.
Since then, Gary has helped build Business Services, one of the best commercial lending teams in the Northwest. As vice president of Business Lending, his intelligence, drive, and passion have fueled Harborstone’s growth.
Over the course of a 37 career, Gary has gained unmatched experience in management, residential and business lending, and every type of commercial loan. On better days, he enjoys his time on the golf course, building relationships with clients in the Washington sun.
“The best part of what I do,” Gary says, “is to be on the ground floor of something new in the organization, and watch it grow.”
Tony BulleriVice President of Business Lending, Gig Harbor
A native of Washington, Tony Bulleri has deep roots in the Puget Sound. For 30 years his family has owned and operated a florist shop in Tacoma, and he earned his B.A. in business from St. Martin’s College.
Since then, Tony has graduated from Seattle University’s MBA program. He has over 20 years experience in banking, and joined Harborstone as VP of Business Services at our 74th Street branch.
Tony is also a member of the Tacoma Chamber Small Business Committee, the Washington Business Week Board, and the Pierce County Master Builders Association.
Dennis Hewitt
Vice President of Business Lending, Center Street and Fife
As the Vice President of Business Services and Center Street Branch Manager, Dennis Hewitt brings nearly 20 years of banking experience to Harborstone Credit Union. With a rigorous knowledge of commercial lending and an honest desire to help small business owners achieve their goals, Dennis is a great resource for all his clients.
Born and raised in Lakewood, Washington, Dennis attended college at Washington State University where he earned a degree in Political Science and Economics. He began his career in banking with Puget Sound National Bank in 1988.
"I enjoy dealing with small business owners because it not only allows me to help them meet their goals and dreams, but also gives me an opportunity to learn about the many different ways people provide for their families," says Dennis.
Dennis is also a member of the Pierce County Cougar Club, the Navy League, and the Oakland-Madrona Business District.
Mike Copeland
Vice President of Business Services, Hawks Prairie and Lacey
At the age of nineteen, Mike Copeland walked into the Fife branch of McChord Credit Union and opened up his first savings account.
Since then, times have changed a bit. McChord Credit Union grew larger, eventually changing its name to Harborstone. Mike spent a successful 19 years in the banking industry. And now, when he walks through the doors at Harborstone, it’s as Vice President of Business Services and Branch Manager.
Based in Hawks Prairie and Lacey, Mike is a welcome addition to the Harborstone team. He has a vast knowledge of the challenges businesses face everyday, and his experience in commercial lending is unmatched.
"One of the most important issues facing businesses today is financing,” Mike says, “It is very satisfying to see the results of helping businesses grow and prosper over a period of time.”
Kent Brady
Vice President of Business Services, Financial Management Group
For 25 years, Kent Brady was President and CEO of his own company in Seattle. In his first year, in a small office with five employees, his company made a little less than $200,000. By the time he moved to Harborstone, that small company had thirty-six employees, and Kent grossed over $6 million in annual sales.
In business, there’s not much Kent can’t relate too.
Since then, Kent has specialized in helping business owners control group medical insurance costs. He has always understood that reliable, effective health plans are a key component to retaining the best employees.
Most business owners don't want to become employee benefits experts just to make intelligent decisions on group insurance costs. If you have questions, give Kent a call. He’ll walk you through a detailed analysis of your benefit plan.
Before joining Harborstone, Kent earned his B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing at Pacific Lutheran University. He’s worked with Everett Trust and Savings Bank, Standard Insurance Company, and founded King Merchandising Concepts, Inc.
Vicki Nelson
Business Development Manager
Business is about community. It’s about local people, local markets, and the relationships that shape the Pacific Northwest.
No one understands this better than Vicki Nelson. A 32 year Tacoma resident, Vicky has been in banking since 1979. She began her career at several community banks, before moving to Bank of America, where she spent 20 years developing her financial knowledge in various areas of the banking world.
She proudly continues her career at Harborstone. In business services, she is noted for meticulous attention to detail, sound decision making, and dedication to the very greatest client satisfaction. Vicky believes in the “ultimate member experience” and strives to deliver to each and every member she touches.
Believing everyone should have the opportunity to experience this type of member service, she reaches out to the local business owners and their employees to extend all the benefits Harborstone has to offer. She has a warm, friendly nature, and is deeply involved in outreach to the underserved markets.
Vicky is the treasurer for the Pierce County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is on the Steering Committee for the Weed & Seed Committee in Lakewood, and supports our military soldiers and families by volunteering her time and knowledge.
Tami Taylor, AAP
Cash Management Specialist
A lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Tami started her banking career in 2002 and found her niche in business banking.
As our Online Cash Management Specialist, she is attuned to recognizing business’ needs and takes pride in offering solutions to help streamline daily banking processes.
Tami is constantly searching for ways to enhance the value of the services offered to our business members, ensuring each member’s experience is a professional and enjoyable one.
