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May 22, 2013 - Nine Oregon Bankers Graduate from the Northwest Bank Operations School

SALEM, Ore., May 21, 2013 – The Oregon Bankers Association announced the graduates of the 2013 Northwest Bank Operations School, a program co-sponsored by the Oregon, Idaho, and Washington Bankers Associations.

 
The School provides participants with the opportunity to explore the major issues facing bank operations personnel.  Over an eight month span, participants worked toward strengthening their leadership and management skills and gained an understanding of the interrelatedness of key operations areas and how they contribute to a bank's success.
OBA Chair Mark Stevenson, president and CEO of Capital Pacific Bank, spoke on the importance of industry and community involvement at the graduation ceremony, held Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Salem, Oregon.  Congratulations to the following graduating students:

Jolene Cox, Branch Manager
Bank of Eastern Oregon, Enterprise, Oregon

Stephanie Crapser, Operations Supervisor
Siuslaw Bank, Eugene, Oregon

Debra Heilman, AAP, Operations Officer
Citizens Bank, Corvallis, Oregon

Alyssa Lewis, New Accounts Representative
Citizens Bank, Corvallis, Oregon

Justin Miller, Assistant Branch Manager/ Operations Manager
Oregon Pacific Bank, Florence, Oregon

Nicole Oakes, Accounting Officer
The Bank of Oswego, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Lindsey Purtyman, CSR/Lead Operations
First Federal, McMinnville, Oregon

Marcie Quintana, Loan Assistant
Oregon Coast Bank, Newport, Oregon

Monica Tribys-Colombi, CSR/Lead Operations
First Federal, McMinnville, Oregon

The 2014 Northwest Bank Operations School, scheduled to begin in March 2014, will launch a redesigned program that will prepare bank operations personnel for 21st centry challenges in a convenient new format.  Bankers will have the option to register for the full School and receive a graduation diploma upon completion, or they can register for individual sessions to boost their knowledge in specific areas.  No matter the case, participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of their role within their financial institution.

November 21, 2012 - Citizens Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

On November 20th, 2012 the Board of Directors of Citizens Bancorp declared a cash dividend to be paid to all shareholders of record on December 6, 2012. The company declared a cash dividend equal to $.35 per share of common stock, and $.37 per share to holders of preferred stock. This dividend will be paid on or before December 19, 2012.

Bill Humphreys Sr., President/CEO of Citizens Bancorp and Citizens Bank stated, “We are pleased to continue our tradition of paying an annual cash dividend, particularly during this period of economic recession. We are hopeful that the payment of a cash dividend will give some degree of financial assistance to our shareholders, who have been extraordinarily loyal and supportive. The bank continues to be safe, sound and profitable, and one of the few banks in the Northwest to pay a meaningful cash dividend”. 

To purchase stock or receive additional dividend information, contact Lisa Ladouceur, Stock Transfer Agent, Citizens Bancorp, 541-766-2261.

August 6, 2012 - Citizens Bank Announces New Chief Business Development Officer

Citizens Bank is pleased to announce Brad Webster as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at the Corvallis Main Office. 

Brad is a native Oregonian growing up in the Roseburg area, most recently in Central Point.  He has been in the financial industry for over 28 years and graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle Washington.  Brad worked for Western Bank as VP and Commercial Loan Officer from 1992-2001 and was Vice President and Regional Credit Administrator for South Valley Bank and Trust from 2001-2012.

While in Central Point, Brad served as board chair for Pathway Enterprises which supports adults with disabilities in the Southern Oregon area.  He is also a member of the Oregon Bankers Association and serves as the BankPac Committee Chair.

“We are very fortunate to have Brad Webster join our team. He is an outstanding banker with excellent skills and broad experience. Most importantly, he is a perfect fit culturally. Brad will be playing an important role in executive leadership as the bank moves forward to maximize shareholder value over the longer term.” Bill Humphreys Sr., President and CEO of Citizen Bank.