TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bank has named
Kent Roberts as its Human Resources Director, replacing Executive Vice
President Tex Whitney, who retired on January 3, 2007, after 40 years in
banking.
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Mr. Roberts joins Columbia Bank as a Senior Vice President and has over
30 years of human resources experience. He was with Bird's Eye Foods, the
parent company of Nalley's and Tim's Cascade Chips, for 30 years before
joining Columbia. Mr. Roberts earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications
from the University of Washington and is a former Board Chair for the
United Way of Pierce County. He lives in University Place with his wife and
daughter.
"We are so happy that Kent has joined our team. Kent's experience and
dedication to fostering a dynamic culture for our employees is important to
our mission of being a great place to work as well as a great place to
bank," said Melanie Dressel, Columbia Bank President and CEO.
Mr. Whitney has been with Columbia Bank since its reorganization and
the relocation of its headquarters to Tacoma in 1993. Prior to joining
Columbia, he served as Director Human Resources at Puget Sound Bank, where
he began his banking career right out of college. "Tex leaves a meaningful
legacy," said Columbia Bank President and CEO, Melanie Dressel, "not only
from his contribution to Columbia Bank's culture, but also in the banking
community he has served so well over the last 40 years. We are grateful for
Tex's commitment to Columbia Bank, its employees and the community at
large."
Columbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered, full-service commercial
bank providing financial products and services to individuals, business and
the real estate community. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking
System Inc, (Nasdaq: COLB) Columbia Bank currently operates 35 branches in
Pierce, King, Cowlitz, Kitsap and Thurston counties. More information about
Columbia can be found on its website at http://www.columbiabank.com.
Contact: Stephanie Ursino, Senior Vice President
Marketing and Communications Director
Columbia Bank
253-305-1993
SOURCE Columbia Bank
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CONTACT:
Stephanie Ursino, Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Communications Director of Columbia Bank,
+1-253-305-1993
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