Roger Barragan | Photo courtesy of Bank of Utah

Bank of Utah announces the addition of Roger Barragan as an SBA Business Development Officer at the City Creek office in Salt Lake City. With more than a decade of banking experience, Barragan specializes in building client relationships, strengthening referral networks and guiding businesses through successful loan origination in accordance with SBA guidelines.

Barragan is bilingual in Spanish and English, a skill he uses to better serve and connect with a diverse client base. He began his career as a teller at a local credit union and quickly advanced to Consumer Loan Officer, CRE Loan Officer Assistant and eventually became an SBA Lender. He has also served as a Community Banking Relationship Manager.

As an SBA expert, Barragan has extensive experience with both SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, helping clients secure financing for real estate purchases, refinancing, construction, working capital and business acquisitions.

“My professional and personal goal is to leave a legacy of impact by helping others succeed. I came to Bank of Utah because their mission of ‘unlocking the potential of its team members, clients and community’ aligns with mine,” said Barragan.

Barragan holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Weber State University.

As a locally owned community bank, Bank of Utah continues to expand across the state and beyond while staying true to its core values—providing personalized financial services and making meaningful contributions to the communities it serves.

About Bank of Utah

Founded in Ogden in 1952, Bank of Utah has been part of the state’s story for more than 70 years. We’ve supported small businesses and helped individuals and families build their futures in communities across Utah — from quiet mountain towns to thriving city centers. With 18 full-service branches, dedicated trust teams, and mortgage specialists throughout the state, Bank of Utah provides personal service and forward-thinking financial tools. The bank’s comprehensive offerings include business and personal banking, mortgage and commercial lending, personal and corporate trust services, and wealth management and investment services.

Recognized as one of the Top 15 U.S. Community Banks of 2024 by S&P Global Market Intelligence and named Utah’s Best Bank by GOBankingRates in 2025, Bank of Utah blends local insight with award-winning strength. Whether it’s the little details in a banking experience or the big moments in life, Bank of Utah is here to help Utahns succeed. Our commitment is to remain strong, trustworthy, advanced, secure and appreciative — to work side by side with clients on their financial journeys, so they can confidently say: “This is my Utah. Bank of Utah is my bank.” Learn more at bankofutah.com or call 801-409-5000.