Amber J. White Elected to Community Banks of Oregon Board of Directors

FLORENCE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are proud to announce that Amber J. White, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Pacific Bank, has been elected as the newest member of the Community Banks of Oregon (CBO) board of directors. This is a significant recognition of Amber’s 18 years of experience in banking and public accounting, as well as her dedication to the industry.

Amber’s extensive involvement in the banking community includes her role as secretary-treasurer of the Oregon Bankers Association’s (OBA) subsidiary board, Synergy by Association. She has been an active member and former chair of OBA’s Finance and Accounting Committee, where she received OBA’s Presidential Award in 2021 for her outstanding leadership. Additionally, Amber was recently named the recipient of the OBA Education Foundation’s 2024 Rise Above the Rest™ Scholarship to attend the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.

Scott Bruun, president and CEO of CBO and OBA, commented on Amber’s election, stating, “Oregon’s community banks are privileged to have a dedicated and accomplished team of representatives, and Amber is a standout among them. She is a passionate and proactive advocate for the industry whose insights and acumen add immense value to the board.”

Oregon Pacific Bank is excited to see the contributions Amber will continue to make in her new role with the CBO. Her commitment to excellence and leadership in the banking sector is a source of pride for all of Oregon Pacific Bank.

For more details, read the full press release from the Oregon Bankers Association here.