American West names manager

AmericanWest Bank announced Laura Shields has been promoted to Community Bank Manager of the Colfax branch. Shields has more than 20 years of experience in banking as well as mortgage lending. She moved to the Palouse this past summer to be close to her children and grandchildren. When she’s not at work, Shields can be found camping and traveling in the Inland Northwest. Located at N. 407 Main St., the Colfax branch is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Friday. AmericanWest Bank is a business-focused community bank with 98 branches. http://www.awbank.net.