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Summit Bank Announces the Addition of Max Williams to Its Portland Metro Advisory Board
Summit Bank Announces the Addition of Max Williams to Its Portland Metro Advisory Board.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Summit Bank Announces the Addition of Max Williams to Its Portland Metro Advisory Board\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nSummit Bank Announces the Addition of Max Williams to Its Portland Metro Advisory Board\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\r\nSummit Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Max Williams to its Portland Metro Advisory Board. Williams brings decades of cross-sector leadership experience and a long history of service to Oregon's public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of the Oregon Community Foundation, where he led the organization through a decade of extraordinary growth and transformation, expanding total assets from $1.2 billion to $3.7 billion and more than doubling statewide grantmaking. Under his leadership, OCF became one of the top 10 community foundations in the country and a catalyst for innovation in philanthropy and equity.\r\n\r\n\r\n This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250721544028/en/\r\n https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20250721544028/en/2527190/4/Max%2BWilliams.jpgMax Williams, newest addition to Summit Bank's Portland Metro Advisory Board\r\n \r\n \r\nPreviously, Williams directed the Oregon Department of Corrections and served three terms in the Oregon Legislature, including as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. His professional background also includes more than a decade practicing law with Miller Nash LLP.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\"Max brings a rare combination of strategic vision, legal expertise, and statewide leadership experience,\" said Brian Thomas, Senior Vice President and Commercial Team Lead for Summit Bank's Downtown Portland Office. \"His insights will be incredibly valuable as we continue to grow our presence and impact in the Portland Metro region.\"\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nSummit Bank's Advisory Boards are composed of respected leaders and professionals who provide insight into local economic needs and opportunities. Their guidance helps shape the Bank's mission of supporting Oregon's business community through personalized, relationship‑based banking.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nWilliams continues to serve on numerous nonprofit boards and remains focused on strengthening the state's civic and economic infrastructure.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nHe'll ...