Oregon Bankers Association Inc.

10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 18:19

Synergy by Association Announces Election of Terri McKinnis to Board of Directors; Matt Baker Elected Secretary-Treasurer

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10/7/2024 7:00:00 AM News Release

Synergy by Association Announces Election of Terri McKinnis to Board of Directors; Matt Baker Elected Secretary-Treasurer

The Oregon Bankers Association's (OBA) wholly owned subsidiary, Synergy by Association, Inc. ("Synergy"), is pleased to announce the election of Terri McKinnis as the newest member of its board of directors. McKinnis is the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Bank of the Pacific and brings over four decades of banking experience to the role. She is a 2017 honors graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS) and holds an executive certificate from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Since 2018, she has also served as a management report advisor for PCBS.

In addition, Synergy is pleased to announce that current board member Matt Baker has been elected secretary-treasurer. Baker, executive vice president and chief financial officer of First Federal, has been a member of the Synergy board since 2022.

"We are thrilled to welcome Terri McKinnis to the Synergy board of directors. Her extensive banking background and leadership experience will be a tremendous asset to Synergy as we continue to grow and serve the banking community," said Scott Bruun, president and CEO of the Oregon Bankers Association and Synergy by Association. "We are equally excited about Matt Baker's election as secretary-treasurer. Matt has been a valuable contributor to our board, and his leadership in this new role will support Synergy's mission to provide innovative solutions for our members."


Terri McKinnis


Matt Baker