UMPQUA Bank
UMPQUA Bank
Address:
18281 Main Street
Jamestown, CA 95327-9252,
United States
Phone:(209) 984-3971
Lobby:
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ABOUT US:
Umpqua Bank has 150 locations between Napa, Calif., and Bellevue, Wash., along the Oregon and Northern California Coast and in Central Oregon. Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments, Inc., which has locations in Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices in Oregon. Umpqua Bank's Private Bank Division provides tailored financial services and products to individual customers. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore.
It start small 1953.
One branch, six employees and $70,000 found South Umpqua State Bank in the Masonic Lodge.
Moving 1972
Bank headquarters move from Canyonville, Oregon to Roseburg, Oregon.
Bigger Vision 1994
Ray Davis takes helm as President and CEO and launches new strategy and direction for company. Shortens name to Umpqua Bank. Assets total $150 million.
New Digs 1995
Groundbreaking for first retail-oriented flagship store begins in Roseburg, Oregon.
Revolution 1996
Umpqua announces new banking revolution and expands with four new stores in Lane County. New stores feature unique customer experience.
First Celebration of Excellence awards gala honors bank associates and the Umpqua culture.
Oregon Business Magazine names Umpqua Bank one of the “100 Best Companies to Work Forâ€. Umpqua Bank has made the list twelve times since.
Going Public 1998
Initial Public Offering.
Team Building 1999
Umpqua Holdings Corporation forms. Umpqua acquires brokerage firm Strand Atkinson Williams & York.
Merging 2000
First Merger/Valley of the Rogue Bank.
The Pearl 2003
Next Generation store opens in Portland’s Pearl District. Store becomes a community center with regular events from movie night to yoga to investing basics.
World’s Greatest Bank University (WGBU) in Roseburg built. The associate training school promotes job satisfaction, career advancement and continued success through courses that develop and improve associates’ skills and knowledge.
Connect 2004
Launch of Connect Volunteer Network. Associates receive
40 annual hours of paid volunteer time to work with youth, education and community development organizations.
First Umpqua Bank ice cream truck hits the streets. The truck generates community enthusiasm by giving out free ice cream throughout the neighborhoods. Why not?
First expansion into California through acquisition of Humboldt Bank & Holding Company subsidiaries.
Local Hangout 2006
New neighborhood concept store opens in Portland. The store focuses on intimate, cozy banking for walk-in traffic Oregon CEOs name Umpqua Bank “Oregon’s Most Admired Financial Services Companyâ€â€”and for the two following years.
Launch of Discover Local Music Project; “Discover Local Music: Vol 1, Sacramento to Seattle†compact disc releases. Features local, independent musicians in an on-demand and online store, and offers new and distinctive experiences to customers and public.
Umpqua acquires Western Sierra Bancorp, making Umpqua the largest community bank in the Sacramento area.
At The Waterfront 2007
Umpqua opens the Innovation Lab in Portland’s Southwest waterfront. One-of-a-kind store blends state-of-the-art technology into the customer experience, experimenting with new ideas and initiatives.
Fortune magazine ranks Umpqua Bank number 34 on its “100 Best Companies to work for†list.
Company President Ray Davis releases book “Leading for Growthâ€.
Community giving efforts to non-profits top $1.3 million. Associates log 22,125 hours of Connect Volunteer participation.
Acquires Vintage Bank in Napa, CA.
100 Best 2008
Fortune magazine ranks Umpqua Bank number 13 on its “100 Best Companies to work for†list.
Unique e-SwitchKit integrated into bank website. Kit allows customers to open an account, set up online banking and move billpay records seamlessly online.
“Companies that Care†honor roll recognizes Umpqua Bank as one of only 41 companies nationwide.
Umpqua launches GreenStreet Lending in connection with Energy Trust of Oregon. Low-interest financing options help small businesses and homeowners invest in energy efficient and cost-saving energy projects.
Eco Friendly 2009
Umpqua eco-banking division launches so larger companies can explore opportunities to decrease their carbon footprint by making sustainable improvements.
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