Oregon Bankers Association

It's official! ?? Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed October 21-25, 2024 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the essential role community banks play in supporting the economic vitality and growth of Oregon's local communities. “We commend Governor Tina Kotek for her proclamation of ‘Community Bank Week in Oregon’ and for recognizing the vital role community banks play in fostering economic growth and supporting local communities across our state,” said Scott Bruun, president and chief executive officer of CBO and the Oregon Bankers Association. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZd8v8nT

??Featured Webinar of the Week: Opening New Accounts: 3 Part Series - Starting October 28th This webinar series will encompass opening personal, business, trust, minor, power of attorney, estate accounts, and much more! Although not customized to specific state law, it will answer the more complicated and challenging questions customers and employees ask. Whether you are new to new accounts or have decades of experience, you will gain more confidence and be prepared to handle even the most complicated scenario! ??Audience: Customer contact personnel, supervisors, and officers whose responsibilities include opening or managing new accounts, as well as Personal Bankers, BSA Officers, Deposit Operations, Branch Administration, CIP Managers, Training and Business Development Officers, Internal Auditors, and Compliance Officers will find the information beneficial. Lending assistants and officers will find the information informative as well. https://lnkd.in/gDKxJBdi

The future of banking is evolving at lightning speed—and the 2024 Oregon Bank Leadership Symposium is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! Join us December 9-10 in Eugene, Oregon, where banking leaders and experts will gather to explore new frontiers in the industry. AI is transforming industries, and banking is no exception. At this year's Symposium, don’t miss the chance to hear from Patrick Dix, VP of Strategic Alliances at SHAZAM Network - ITS, Inc., and Charles Potts, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA, as they dive deep into how AI is shaping the future of payments. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gPjHw3BX

?? ?? Congratulations to Lisa Edmiston, VP & Senior Operations Administrator at Pioneer Trust Bank, the recipient of OBA's 2024 Presidential Award for her outstanding leadership as chair of OBA’s Bank Operations Roundtable. Lisa's unique approach to leading meetings has created an inclusive and supportive environment, where members feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in open discussions. Known for her light-hearted ice breakers, Lisa helps members forge meaningful connections that extend beyond meetings into ongoing conversations. Her leadership style, grounded in the belief that "we're all in this together," ensures that every member’s contributions are valued and no question is ever dismissed. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g78dF4qE

Exciting news from Synergy by Association! Terri McKinnis, EVP & COO at Bank of the Pacific, has been elected to the Synergy board of directors, bringing over 40 years of banking experience. Additionally, Board Member Matt Baker, EVP & CFO at First Federal, has been elected as secretary-treasurer of the board. Congratulations to both on their new roles! See our news release here: https://lnkd.in/gkncfQKK

Join us in congratulating Kevin Christiansen on his incredible 15-year milestone as Senior Vice President and Government Affairs Director at the OBA! ?? For the past decade and a half, Kevin has been a tireless advocate for Oregon's banking community, shaping policies and representing the interests of our industry at the state and federal levels. Thank you, Kevin!?

Last week we announced the re-election of Jeff Bailey, President and CEO of Bank of Eastern Oregon Inc., to the OBA Board of Directors. This will be Jeff’s second stint on the OBA board having previously served from 2010-2018 and as chairman of the board during the 2016-2017 term. Talk about commitment! Thank you, Jeff! Read more about Jeff here: https://lnkd.in/g33-pFdD

??Featured Webinar of the Week: Bank Accounting: Complex Transactions - 4 Part Series - Kicking off October 7th Designed for financial institution employees seeking to gain an understanding of accounting for more complex transactions as required under U.S. GAAP. All topics will be specific to the activities of a financial institution. ?? Audience: The course is designed for those who understand the basis of bank accounting and desire to have a deeper understanding of the accounting for more complex activities that routinely impact an institution’s financial statements. https://lnkd.in/gMhGH4YY

Check out this webinar with OBA and Synergy by Association, Inc. partner Bank Marketing Center and ??Eric Cook, MBA to learn why when it comes to social media, engagement matters more than followers.

OBA extends a heartfelt thank you to Daniel Brown, CBE, Senior Director and Economist at the American Bankers Association, for traveling across the country to deliver an insightful economic update at the 2024 Oregon Housing Economic Summit in Salem this week. Pictured with Daniel (left) is OBA CEO Scott Bruun.