Experience

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  Summit Bank

  • Eugene, Oregon

  • Director, Human Resources

    • Dec 2014 - Present
    • Eugene, Oregon

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  Home Federal Bank

  • Eugene, Oregon (Headquartered in Nampa, Idaho)

  • Regional Human Resource Manager - Oregon

    • Aug 2010 - Oct 2012
    • Eugene, Oregon (Headquartered in Nampa, Idaho)

    Managed all human resource functions for 200+ Oregon employees, related to coaching and counseling, personnel policies and procedures, recruiting, staffing, performance evaluations, employee relations, employee records, and compliance with Oregon and federal legal and regulatory requirements. Partnered with corporate human resources in Idaho for payroll and benefit administration.• Effectively provided human resource consultation during the transition from LibertyBank to Home Federal Bank to support and foster a continued positive corporate culture during a very stressful and emotional time

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  LibertyBank

  • Eugene, Oregon

  • Director, Human Resource Services

    • Jun 1996 - Jul 2010
    • Eugene, Oregon

    (LibertyBank was assumed by Home Federal Bank, 8/1/2010.)As a member of the Management Team, accountable for all human resource functions for a multi-location mid-sized community bank; e.g., formulating and recommending policies and practices, workforce analysis, performance management, compensation and benefits, culture promotion and management, and providing expertise in employment law. Supervised up to three exempt professionals and one non-exempt team member.• Evaluated and created job descriptions to define position required responsibilities, accountabilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, expanding several of those positions into tiers to provide job growth and advancement opportunities.• Initiated salary surveys and analysis, established pay ranges and pay grades, to create a competitive compensation plan. • Consulted with senior and line managers to strategize, define, and resolve simple to complex employment issues. • Developed, coordinated, and conducted new employee orientation programs, emphasizing the Bank’s mission, core values, and culture.• Directed, coordinated, and consulted with two Bank subsidiary companies (Sanipac and EcoSort) in areas of employment law, policy interpretation, communication, coaching, conflict management, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.

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  WestOne Bank - Boise, Idaho

  • Boise, Idaho

  • AVP, Human Resource Group Manager

    • Oct 1977 - Jan 1996
    • Boise, Idaho

    (WestOne merged with US Bank 1996)Administered and coordinated a comprehensive human resource program within assigned client group of 518 employees within Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Supervised two Bancorp Human Resource Officers and the department receptionist. Managed the corporate relocation program.