Partners Bank (www.partnersbank.net) has named Ed Guest as senior vice president, commercial lending officer.

He is responsible for originating commercial loans and new business development.

Guest has more than 40 years of industry experience, including 18 years in Southwest Florida. Prior to joining Partners, he served as senior vice president and commercial loan officer for TIB Bank in Naples. He also previously held commercial lending positions with Fifth Third Bank and the former First National Bank of Bonita Springs.

Guest attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., and has completed several banking industry courses.