PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), parent company of Umpqua Bank
and Strand, Atkinson, Williams and York, has appointed Peggy Fowler to
its board of directors and to the bank's board. Fowler was appointed by
Umpqua's board of directors for a one year term at its April 15 annual
board meeting. Fowler, who most recently served as the chief executive
officer for Portland General Electric (PGE), retired from the company
earlier this year following eight years at the helm.
"Peggy is one of the most influential business leaders in Oregon and I
am pleased to welcome her to our board of directors," said Ray
Davis, president and CEO of Umpqua Holdings Corporation. "Her depth
of business experience and ability to take on challenges are perfect
complements to Umpqua's board. I look forward to working with Peggy and
the rest of the board to further position Umpqua for growth within our
industry and community."
Fowler joined PGE in 1974 and worked her way from analytical laboratory
chemist to president and CEO. Throughout her tenure she managed almost
every major area of the company, including customer service and delivery
areas, power production, hydroelectric and substation operations, and
one of PGE's largest divisions, the Gresham Division. Fowler also served
as PGE's chief operating officer of distribution operations for four
years.
A Pacific Northwest native, Fowler earned her bachelor's degree in
chemistry and mathematics from George Fox University and completed
public utility executive programs at the University of Michigan and the
University of Idaho. She currently participates in various community
organizations including the boards of Oregon Business Council, the
Regence Group, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, and the SOLV
Founders' Circle. Additionally, she has been an ambassador for the
American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign.
About Umpqua Holdings Corporation
Umpqua
Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) is the parent company of Umpqua
Bank, an Oregon-based community bank recognized for its entrepreneurial
approach, innovative use of technology, and distinctive banking
solutions. Umpqua Bank has 150 locations between Napa, Calif., and
Bellevue, Wash., along the Oregon and Northern California Coast and in
Central Oregon. Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary
Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York Inc., which has locations in Umpqua
Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua Bank's
Private Client Services Division provides tailored financial services
and products to individual customers. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is
headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit www.umpquaholdingscorp.com.
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Source: Umpqua Holdings Corporation