Business News Shorts - December 6, 2004

Recently the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers held a contest for a new logo design. The logo will be used on the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers' website, in promotion of Gorge-wide wineries and grapes, at Columbia Gorge Winegrowers-sponsored events and wherever Gorge wines are featured. Congratulations to the winner, Cynthia Henchell, of Cascadia Graphics in Lyle!

Columbia Bancorp announced its Board of Directors has appointed Lori R. Boyd as a Director, effective immediately. Ms. Boyd, a Certified Public Accountant, will serve as the financial expert for the audit committee. She brings more than 25 years of experience in accounting, banking and business management to the Board.

As the partner in charge of her firm’s consulting division, Boyd combines her accounting expertise with more than 20 years experience in technology management in a wide variety of industries.   Full story ....

Steve Tippett, formerly Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, has been promoted to Vice President and Branch Manager for the Redmond-North branch of Columbia River Bank. He will also oversee the lending functions for both the Redmond-North and Redmond-South branches. Steve has been with the Redmond-North branch since 1998.

Staci Coburn, formerly Vice President and Controller for Columbia River Bank, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Controller. Staci will continue to work at the bank's headquarters in The Dalles.

Tom Gilleese, formerly Vice President and Branch Manager for the bank's Kennewick, WA branch, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Columbia Basin Regional Manager. In addition to his current branch management duties, Tom will also oversee the day-to-day operations of both the Hermiston and Pendleton, OR branches. Tom has been with Columbia River Bank since 1998 when he helped to open the Hermiston branch.

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