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First Independent taps seasoned professionals to lead credit administration functions

 

 Gary Ehrig

Rob Davison

First Independent has placed two long-time commercial banking experts in senior positions in credit administration.  The bank has promoted Rob Davison to deputy chief credit officer and appointed Gary Ehrig as special assets officer and senior vice president in the special assets division.   

"Strong and effective credit administration helps ensure that the bank's resources are appropriately and responsibly applied to benefit and protect our depositors, shareholders and the community at large," says Jeanne Firstenburg, executive vice president and chief operating officer. "I am pleased to have these two seasoned individuals in key positions as we continue to strengthen the bank's commercial lending portfolio and manage our exposure to risk."

A 30-year banking veteran, Davison joined First Independent in 2005 after leadership positions in middle market banking for Bank of America.  In 2008 he became senior credit administrator, playing a key role in managing credit standards and working with bank staff and clients to resolve credit issues during the tumultuous financial crisis that affected all banks in 2008 and 2009.    

Ehrig, with 32 years of banking experience, recently joined First Independent from Memphis-based First Horizon National Corp., where he was senior vice president/Western regional Manager for commercial real estate.  Prior to his nine years with First Horizon, Ehrig held increasingly responsible commercial real estate lending positions with some of the Northwest’s leading banks. 

First Independent is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and serves SW Washington and Portland residents. Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, with a long tradition of supporting local community organizations, First Independent is committed to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in the Pacific Northwest.

"Camas Iron Chef" to benefit schools

 

The Camas Educational Foundation and Around the Table are teaming up to present "Camas Iron Chef," a cooking competition that pits two chefs against each other to benefit the foundation that supports Camas schools.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, at Around the Table, 316 NE Dallas Street, in downtown Camas. Beverages and appetizers will be available during the competition. Tickets are $25 and include a drink ticket.

For more information, contact Bonnie Carter at sb3carter@comcast.net.

Board approves 78th Street/WSU property concept master plan

This week, Clark County commissioners approved a multi-phase plan for the Washington State University Extension Service research facility property on Northeast 78th Street. The 79-acre property is now owned by the county.

The plan reflects a commitment to maintain the 79-acre property as a place for agriculture, historic preservation, community learning, sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and a partnership with WSU, at 1919 N.E. 78th St. in Hazel Dell.

The plan is the result of community outreach that began in April 2008. The Board’s approval clears the way for the county to pursue various financing options, including grants, sponsorships and donations. 

Elements of the plan include a low impact trail system, energy-efficient greenhouses, community and food bank gardens, demonstration farming, Master Gardeners program and organic garden, improved access to Poor Farm Cemetery and survey grave records, a community learning center and children’s garden on the south border, renovation of the administration building, additional disabled access improvements and the potential for a multi-use community building in the northeast corner of the parcel. For more information, visit the project Web site at http://www.clark.wa.gov/78wsu/index.html.

News Briefs

Ted Gathe, the city attorney for Vancouver, has been named the winner of the Ernest Campbell Award by the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys. The honor recognizes excellence in the practice of municipal law. Gathe will be feted at the association's conference on May 6 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. <> The Board of Clark County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the City/County Telecommunications Commission. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the commissioners and Vancouver City Council on telecommunications and cable television. It will advise on franchise renewal with Comcast Cable in 2011-2012. The city of Vancouver also is currently recruiting to fill three vacancies. Applicants must be county residents and cable subscribers. Quarterly meetings are conducted on Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m. at Vancouver City Hall. To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98666-5000. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, April 16. Applicants also can send information by fax to (360) 397-6058 or e-mail to Jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov. <> Admission to the Marshall Lecture on Thursday, May 20, is free, but tickets are required and seating is limited. Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the National Park Service, is the speaker. The lecture begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hudson's Bay High School, 1206 East Reserve Street in Vancouver. Tickets can be printed from the Fort Vancouver Reserve Trust's Web site at www.fortvan.org. <> Market Place News on West Evergreen Blvd. in downtown Vancouver no longer offers C-TRAN tickets & passes. For other outlets, visit, www.c-tran.com. <> Both Washington and Oregon have extended the deadline for studded snow tires to Saturday, April 17.
 
 
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Tickets are still available for the Friends of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Spring Luncheon. The fundraiser is planned to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, at the Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Pat Jollota is the guest speaker with entertainment provided by singer Jennifer Prescott. For more information, visit www.vancouversymphony.org <> Workshops and networking opportunities will be offered at Washington State University Vancouver on Tuesday, April 20, as part of the 36th annual Edward R. Murrow Symposium. For more information, visit http://murrowsymposium.wsu.edu.

Friday on the air

Clark County Land Use Hearings (4-8) — 7 p.m. CVTV 23

Clark County Telecommunications Commission (3-13) —   7:35 p.m. CVTV 23

 

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Murray hears small-business credit woes  - Kathie Durbin, The Columbian

Rally supports Chief Cook- Andrea Damewood, The Columbian

Port of C-W drops RiverWalk legal action - Cami Joner, The Columbian

Justice John Paul Stevens to retire from court in June - Kimberly A.C. Wilson, The Oregonian

 Court hearing for man accused of Murray threats - The Seattle Times

 

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Accounting
Caley & Associates, James Caley CPA, 695-0065
Peterson & Associates, P.S., Certified Public Accountants, 574-0644
Tax Advisors, PLLC, CPAs Property Tax/Cost Segregation 750-6884
Attorneys
Duggan Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC, 699-1201
Miller Nash LLP. Steve Horenstein, 699-4771
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Lisa Lowe, 694-7551
Banks
Bank of America, 696-5651
First Independent Bank, 699-4200
Riverview Community Bank, 834-6561
West Coast Bank, 695-3439
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Boyd Coffee Company, Coffee, tea and food service solutions since 1900. (503) 666-4545
Civil Engineers/Landscape Architects/Land Use Planners

HDJ Design Group, PLLC, Gregory P. Jellison P.E. 695-3488

Charitable Gift Planning

Daniel Lee PHD, CFRE, CFP, ChFC, CAP, Clark College Foundation, (360) 992-2542
Sarah Nevue, The Community Foundation, (360) 694-2550
Jean Rahn, SWMC Foundation, (360) 514-3670
Tom Bashwiner, FAHP, Director of Gift Planning, Fort Vancouver National Trust (360) 992-1815
Clutter Clearance and Downsizing
Simple & Clear, Jeff Williams, 254-5365
Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Earl C. (Duke) Simpson, DDS, PS, 993-0300
Construction Management and Development
Andersen Construction Co., Inc. Bob Durgan, (503) 720-5234
RSV Construction, Ron Frederiksen, 693-8830
Credit Unions
iQ Credit Union, 992-4242
Development/Investments
Killian Pacific LLC, 567-0625
Prestige Development, Elie Kassab, 993-0010
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Mackay & Sposito, Jon M. Yamashita, 695-3411
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O'Neill & Associates, Paula Johnson, 606-2961
Home and Small Business Computer Repair
Ryan Smith, 773-5789
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Keenan Insurance Services, Brandon M. Keenan, 213-1500
Investment and Retirement Planning

Martel Wealth Advisors, Mark Martel CFP (360) 694-9940
Land Use, Natural Resources, Public Involvement, Engineering
BergerABAM, Helen Devery, 823.6100
Malt
Great Western Malting, Jay Hamecheck, director North American Business Development 
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Port of Kalama, 360-673-2325

Port of Ridgefield, 360-887-3873

Public Involvement and Natural Resources
Normandeau Associates, Karen Ciocia and Kent Snyder, 694-2300
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Hunt Communications Tom Hunt, 693-8180
KMac & Associates LLC, Kathy McDonald, 607-8959
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Commercial Wally Hornberger, 699-4494
NAI Norris Beggs & Simpson, H. Roger Qualman, 360-852-9615
Retirement and Inheritance Planning
Andy Nygard, CFP, (360) 695-6431
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Security Signs, Designed to inform and sell! Carol Keljo, 433-2321
Vancouver Sign Group, lighting up Business since 1923! 693-4773
Speaking and Training
Kathy Condon, Career Communications, 695-4313
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Quality Window Washing, Dave Beecher, 256-7370

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