OTLA Sidebar September 2020

17 • SIDEBAR • September 2020 S tacey Reid recently helped Bank of the Pacific to establish the brand- new Port- land Region Commercial Banking Office. With more than 24 years’ experience building teams and serving customers in the small to middle market segments of our community, Reid leads a team of diverse members and industry experts who bring a holis- tic approach to help with any complex business needs. Building valuable re- lationships with her clients personally and professionally has allowed Reid to create a responsive and positive experi- ence, and her broad understanding of business operations helps all types of clients. Reid was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys all the experiences this wonderful area has to offer, including hiking, skiing and the community connections. We understand Bank of the Pacific is expanding and opening a new Portland branch. Can you tell us a little more about it? We are excited to be able to support the local Portland Metro market with our team of Commercial Bankers, who have combined over 35 years of experi- ence offering relationship management and expertise to our local businesses and law offices. We look forward to sharing the Bank of Pacific approach, which means local relationship man- agement working with you directly or someone from your team. Our personal touch allows us to make recommenda- tions to improve your overall banking experience and work with OTLA mem- bers directly. Annual Partner Spotlight Q&A with Stacey Reid from the Bank of the Pacific OTLA members may know Bank of the Pacific by name, but what does that mean for their practices and their clients? What do you specialize in? Bank of the Pacific started 49 years ago with a vision to make a difference lo- cally, focusing on: • Teamwork and open communication • Integrity, honesty and respect for others • Professionalism, ini- tiative and innovation • Accountability, focus action and timely follow- through • Commitment to making your bank- ing experience and your business a success Because of our team approach, we have the opportunity for in-person meetings, the ability to contact us directly for questions regarding your accounts and we are able to open accounts in a day or two with the right documentation. In addition to managing accounts we offer expertise in financing commer- cial real estate versus leasing space, assisting with SBA and other lending options. What is the most crucial thing for OTLA members to know about Bank of the Pacific? What makes the bank special in your opinion? We have teams in Eugene, Salem, and Portland who work together to provide the best overall experience for your law practice. We understand everyone is busy focusing on their clients and cases and the last thing you need is to worry PARTNER SPOTLIGHT continues on page 18 Stacey Reid