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DOUGLAS H. LEEDING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Doug, a Portland native, has long-term Portland business experience including 25 years in the banking industry. He is one of the original organizers of the bank and has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer since the opening of the bank. Doug and his family are residents of West Linn.
503-905-2230

STEVE GRAY
PRESIDENT
Steve, who joined the Bank as President in July 2008, brings over 20 years accounting and finance experience, including seven years with an international CPA firm and six years as Corporate Controller for Microsoft. Steve, a native Oregonian, is a graduate of Oregon State University. He and his wife Katherine, residents of West Linn since 1991, have a son, Chase, who is a recent graduate of West Linn High School and two daughters, Callan and Chandler, that attend schools in West Linn. Steve is a past officer and board member of several community organizations, including the West Linn Youth Basketball Association and the West Linn Softball Association.
503-905-2217

DONALD V. BURGARD
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Don, a long time Portland resident, is responsible for day-to-day bank operations including data processing, service delivery, security, internal audit and compliance.    Don brings over 30 years of banking experience to his position.
503-905-2220


JEFF TAINER
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeff Tainer joined Pacific West Bank as Vice President and Loan Officer in January 2007. Jeff was with Bank of Salem for the past 9 years starting their Portland and Tigard branches from scratch. Bank of Tigard grew to $74 million in assets under his leadership. Jeff graduated from the University of Oregon in 1979 and holds an MBA from the University of Portland. He has been married to Pam for 21 years; his daughter Ashlie is a senior at Tualatin High school and Ryan and Randall are in middle school. When Jeff isn’t coaching he enjoys golf.
503-905-2229


LARA DEWEY
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Lara is a resident of West Linn and has been involved in multiple community activities and organizations. She has been active in the financial services industry for over 15 years. With the bank from the beginning, Lara is a professional who has combined her talents with the core values and commitment of Pacific West Bank to be involved in the community.
503-905-2219


SCOTT GAERISCH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KRUSE WAY BRANCH
Scott joined Pacific West Bank in October 2007. A Portland resident for over 35 years, Scott brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing in the technology and construction industries. Having worked in large corporations and start-ups – including his own business – Scott brings real insight and understanding to the needs of consumers and small business owners. Scott and his wife, Lynne, have been married for over 25 years and have two grown children, Devin and Kasey. Scott is an active Board member for a Beaverton non-profit. In his spare time Scott enjoys golf, tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
503-905-2252


TERISA LUNDY
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, KRUSE WAY BRANCH
Terisa joined Pacific West Bank in April 2007 and brings with her a wealth of experience in all areas that comprise Operations. Terisa not only is responsible for such operational functions as branch capture and exception items yet also provides personalized customer service. In her spare time Terisa enjoys golfing. She and her husband, Dan, live in Tualatin.
503-905-2253





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