MESSAGE FROM THE OBA CHAIR Ted and his friends take in an Oregon Ducks football game versus the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder. know Linda Navarro would be retiring during my term. Finding the “next Linda” and ensuring OBA has a great leader is a great responsibility and my primary focus during my term. OBA Is there a person or experience that has significantly influenced your life, either professionally or personally? TA I’ve had a lot of great mentors during my career. Many of the opportunities I’ve had to take things on have come from great conversations with those people. John Elorriaga, the former CEO of U.S. Bank, had an office in the Portland tower up through his late 80s. I got to spend a lot of time with him, and in turn, received a lot of great advice. He was a huge influence on my career and helped me look at things in different ways. I still connect with many of my mentors, some probably reading this right now—so thank you. When done right, it’s almost like having your own advisory board. OBA Anything else you’d like to share? TA I’m excited to be OBA’s 2024 chair. We’ve got a lot of wood to chop, but we’ve got a great board and a great team. Winter 2024 • BANKING MATTERS 7
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