Job Title: Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, SVP
Company: Umpqua Bank
Industry: Banking/Finance
Mentor Since: Fall 2022
Will Mentor: Graduate Students, Undergraduates
Profile
Background
Job Description
I am a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Columbia Bank. In my daily work I connect with business owners to grow and develop their organizations by utilizing our financial products. I work with companies across industries such as Manufacturing, Distributing, Construction, Technology, and Professional Services.
Company Description
We are the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest and a leading western U.S. financial institution, with over $50 billion in assets and more than 300 locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. In addition to retail banking, Umpqua also offers comprehensive business banking and commercial finance services.
Employment History
My career has spanned multiple roles and organizations in banking. January 2022 to Current: Umpqua/Columbia Bank | Senior Vice President/Relationship Manager Commercial Banking May 2018 to December 2021: WaFd Bank | Vice President/Relationship Manager Commercial Banking October 2015 to April 2018: KeyBank | Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking June 2014 to September 2015: HomeStreet Bank | Production Analyst 2013: HomeStreet Bank | CRE Intern
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Finance at Seattle University Master of Business Administration at Seattle University
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
My goal is to help students in their search for careers and information within fields such as financial services, banking, sales, and client management. Sample topics from mentor programs I have participated in include career development, building a network, informational interviews, and leveraging your experience/curriculum in your career. I completed both of my degrees at SU so I have a experience for both undergad/grad students and I am happy to tailor the mentor experience to other areas where the students would like to focus.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
A mix of in-person and virtual meetings. In person meetings are easiest for me to attend downtown Seattle or near campus on weekday afternoons. I am available on most weekdays during business hours for virtual calls.