MESSAGE FROM THE CBO CHAIR OBA Tell us about your family, background and education. TA My husband Richard and I are celebrating 20 years of marriage and 28 years together this year. We have two sons, 13 and 9, that keep us very busy. I am a fourth generation Oregonian who elected to stay here for college at the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) and a career in Oregon banking. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful state with so much to offer. OBA What would readers be surprised to know about you? TA I truly believe that life is a gift and should be experienced. I’ll usually try just about anything at least once. I have been skydiving, bungy jumping, cliff diving and parasailing. I recently added an Antarctica Polar Plunge to my to-do list after discussing a recent National Geographic trip taken by a fellow OBA member banker. OBA Can you share a bit about your career path and how you came to be the chief credit officer (CCO) at Citizens Bank? TA I’m one of the rare “intentional” bankers. My career in finance started in college while working for General Motors where I helped folks across the county with their auto loans. It taught me how much I liked helping people and finance, so my senior year I sought out a job at a local community bank. The rest is history, and I’ve now spent my entire career in credit holding various positions, from credit analyst to loan officer, special assets, credit administration and now CCO. OBA You’ve been highly involved with the OBA and CBO, from serving on and chairing the Lending Committee to attending and presenting at OBA events to engaging with college students about banking careers. Why do you do it? TA Participating in OBA has been a passion of mine since I first joined the Lending Committee over 12 years ago. I quickly learned the tremendously positive impact that OBA and CBO have on our industry at both the state and federal level. Supporting those efforts has been rewarding and allowed me to build great friendships along the way. Together, we strengthen our ability to serve our communities and engage our next generation of bankers. Kate sharing her insights alongside other female panelists during OBA’s 2023 Women in Oregon Banking Luncheon. Q&A with New CBO Chair Kate Salyers EVP and Chief Credit Officer, Citizens Bank 8 Winter 2024 • BANKING MATTERS
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