Next Generation Of Banking Leaders Graduate From OBA's 2022 Executive Development Program (Photo) -12/09/22

The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) is proud to recognize 20 bankers who comprise the 2022 graduating class of the Oregon Executive Development Program (EDP). OBA Past Chair Chris Karlin, retired from U.S. Bank, served as a student advisor throughout the program and presented the students with their graduation certificates during a ceremony held in December.

The comprehensive 11-month program is designed to cultivate the next generation of bank leaders. EDP allows aspiring executives to elevate their careers and helps financial institutions invest in future bank leaders.

Congratulations to the following 2022 OBA Executive Development Program graduates:

• Caitlynn Bailey, Cash Management Officer & Training Specialist, Bank of Eastern Oregon
• Brent Bickers, Senior Accounting Specialist, Evergreen Federal
• Rachael Crawford, Operations Supervisor, Summit Bank
• Patti Eisler, AVP & Branch Manager, Oregon Coast Bank
• Melody Frownfelter, Operations Support Manager, Evergreen Federal
• David Gates, VP & Chief Information Officer, Clackamas County Bank
• Kyle Gibson, SVP & Commercial Banking Officer, Heritage Bank
• Vicki Gray, SVP & Relationship Banking Team Leader, Oregon Pacific Bank
• Echo Hutto, SVP & Mortgage Manager, People's Bank of Commerce
• Casey Ipock, Retail Manager II, First Interstate Bank
• Shane Lazinka, Agricultural & Commercial Loan Officer, Bank of Eastern Oregon
• Mallory Litehiser, VP & Regional Manager, Lewis & Clark Bank
• Sandra Rogers, VP & Controller, Community Bank
• Andrew Schaer, AVP & Portfolio Manager, Summit Bank
• Jake Stamas, VP & Dallas Branch Manager, Citizens Bank
• Patty Stone, VP & District Service Officer, People's Bank of Commerce
• Stefanie Teasley, Branch Manager, Bank of Eastern Oregon
• Pikake Unger, Former VP - Regional Client Solutions & Engagement Manager, Columbia Bank
• Jason VanBuskirk, VP & Branch Manager, Columbia Bank
• Steve Whittington, AVP & Commercial Loan Officer, Pioneer Trust Bank

OBA’s 2022 Executive Development Program graduates (some not pictured) during a graduation ceremony held in December.

The OBA will be offering the yearlong Executive Development Program again in 2024. Space is limited, so those interested should reserve a spot early by contacting Lori Kaliher at lkaliher@oregonbankers.com or (503) 576-4108.