About Us

Management Team

Our Management Team and Staff are here to give you the professional, personalized service you deserve.

Ann Marie Mehlum, President & CEO

Ann Marie received her MBA in finance from the University of California at Berkeley and has thirty-five years of experience in banking. Her range of experience and education gives her a unique perspective, blending the worlds of large corporate lending, community banking and small business. She currently serves on the Boards of the United Way, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, the Oregon Bankers Association, and the American Bankers Association Community Banking Council.

Scott Goldstein, Chief Financial Officer

Scott holds an MBA from the University of Southern California in Financial Services and Portfolio Management. His educational background and perspective from working for large banks and a small business make Scott uniquely qualified to help create innovative financial solutions for our customers.

Kerry Lancy, Corp Secretary, HR & Admin Officer

Kerry has over eighteen years of experience in market research, human resources, administrative support and customer service. She serves on the Board of the Portland Street Child Development Center. She is also an active volunteer for Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes, United Way, and Food for Lane County.

Pam Pliler, Senior Operations Officer

Pam started her banking career in Springfield over thirty years ago. She has a comprehensive banking background, having worked for large regional banks and small community banks. Her experience includes both branch and support department operations.

Craig Wanichek, SVP Chief Banking Officer

Criag is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He has over twelve years of banking experience during which he managed significant business relationships with family owned businesses in the Willamette Valley. He currently serves on the Associated Oregon Industries Board, and previously served as chair of the City of Eugene Budget Committee and on the Boards of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce and Cascade Health Solutions.

Karenlee Atkin, Executive Assistant

Karenlee has over fifteen years of administrative experience, including ten years working at the executive level. She has taught administrative and secretarial science at business and community colleges, and is a Certified Professional Secretary. She serves on several committees for the Greater Eugene Chorus of Sweet Adelines, a non-profit music-education organization.

Tim Calhoun, Operations Support Officer

Tim is a native of Springfield and a graduate of Oregon State University. He has seven years of banking experience, holding positions such as Universal Associate, Personal Banker and Operations Specialist. He serves on the Advisory Board for First Tee of Willamette Valley.

Joyce Colley, VP Commercial Lending

Joyce is a graduate of the Northwest Intermediate Banking School and has over twenty-nine years of experience in operations, commercial real estate, and consumer lending, holding positions such as Operations Assistant, Consumer Loan Officer, Relationship Manager, and Vice President.

Jake Eld, Senior Credit Analyst

Jake relocated to Eugene from Pocatello, Idaho, where he graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He has three years of experience in commercial banking and lending, and over ten years in customer service.

Bev Fiser, Mortgage Officer

Bev is a Eugene native with over twenty-five years residential and commercial escrow closing experience.

Michael Fletcher, Operations Officer

Mike is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Business. He has over seven years of banking experience having held such positions as Teller, Lead Associate and Assistant Manager.

Chris Hemmings, Accounting Clerk

Chis is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. While new to banking, Chris has over ten years of customer service experience. He is a Golf Coach for the Special Olympics and is an active volunteer for Food for Lane County.

Mara Hooker, Relationship Banker

Mara is a fourth generation Oregonian graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business Administration. She has two years of banking experience and over five years of customer service and business experience.

Ashley Horner, Senior Credit Analyst

Ashley is a native Oregonian graduating from the University of Portland with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Nancy Kinnard, VP Business Relationships

Nancy is a fourth generation Oregonian, graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Education and a graduate of CUNA Management School at Pomona College in Claremont California. She has been in banking for over thirty years holding positions such as Branch Manager, Business Relationship Manager, Consumer Loan Officer and Mortgage Loan Officer. She serves on the Boards of the Eugene Symphony, Delta Roatary, and serves on the Business Development Committee for Volunteers in Medicine.

Genevieve McClary, Technology Support Specialist

Genevieve has beeen in banking for more than eight years, holding positions such as Computer Operator, ACH Specialist, Universal Associate, and Online Banking Specialist.

Hans McKnight, Operations Specialist

Hans is a native Oregonian graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Administration. He has three years of banking experiece, holding positions such as Merchant Teller and Personal Banker.

Mary Merriman, Senior Vice President

Mary is a native of Eugene graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Finance. She has over thirty years of banking experience with extensive management, administrative and executive experience in retail and commercial banking. Her expertise in government, residential, and commercial real estate lending adds value to our commercial lending team.

Jack Omlin, Teller & Proof Operator

Jack is a student at Lane Community College and is working towards his degree in Accounting and Business.

Krista Riddle, Sr. Loan Documentation Specialist

Krista has worked in commercial lending for more than twenty years. Her specialty is the preparation and review of loan documentation. She is a Team Manager for the Eugene Metro Futbol Club.

Summer Roat, Administrative Assistant

Summer is a native of the Eugene area and has been in banking for over ten years, holding positions such as Universal Banker, Personal Banker, Lead Teller, and Internal Document Auditor.

Marsi Smith, Sr. Loan Administration Specialist

Marsi has over ten years of experience in Loan Servicing. Her specialty is in providing operational support for the loan department.

Gabriela Snyder, Technology Support Manager

Gabriela has twenty years of banking and IT experience, having held positions such as Electronic Banking Manager, Systems Analyst and Business Banking Specialist.

Tim Spencer, Commercial Loan Officer

Tim holds a Bachelors degree from Oregon State University and is a graduate of the Northwest Intermediate Banking School. He has twenty-four years of experience in commercial lending and compliance.

Joy Spriggs, Operations Assistant

Joy is a third generation Oregonian and a graduate of Cottage Grove High School. She has over twenty-seven years of banking experience including operations, new accounts, loan support and certifications.

Patricia Stahr, VP Operations Officer

Patti holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and has twenty-five years of experience in branch operations and risk management. She is active in Junior Achievement, the Churchill Parent Association, and Band Boosters.

Carolee "Kari" Young, Teller

Kari has a Bachelor's in Social Work and Psychology. She has over twenty years of banking experience holding positions such as Service Representative, Branch Manager and Trainer.