Recent promotion recognizes Owens’ 18 years of expertise in serving Oregon’s coastal communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 5, 2024

 

Contact: Jill Meengs

Oregon Coast Bank

541-265-9000

 

Pacific City, OR — This year Oregon Coast Bank (OCB) promoted Tami Owens to Assistant Vice President (AVP) Branch Manager and Loan Officer, recognizing her 18 years’ expertise in serving the bank’s coastal communities.

Since 2006, Owens has worked for OCB in Lincoln City, Tillamook, and Pacific City. During that time she served as Operations Supervisor in Pacific City for 14 years, helped launch the new branch in Tillamook, then returned to Pacific City as Operations Supervisor, Manager, Branch Manager, and now AVP Branch Manager. Her most recent promotion reflects the years, commitment, and knowledge she has built with the bank.

In her role at OCB, Owens values her ability to meet unique needs that customers would find difficult to meet elsewhere through local lending, strong relationships, and responsive, hands-on service. Rather than looking only at the numbers, Owens gets to know her customers and problem-solves with them. “We look at you and respect you as a person,” Owens said. “You’re not put in a box.”

Owens has lived in Oregon for over 30 years, since 1993, and enjoys the spirit of community she has found in Pacific City. “I’m literally in love with our area, because of the sense of family we have,” Owens said. “The sense of community. We’re here for each other, good or bad. Our branch is a hub of our community.”

Oregon Coast Bank is the only bank built by and for people on the coast. It was founded when 115 coastal families pooled their resources to build a locally owned and operated bank; now its assets exceed $400M. For decades, OCB has been serving coastal communities, keeping dollars local, and helping businesses succeed.