Columbia Banking System Appoints Simone Lagomarsino to its Board of Directors
Columbia Banking System has appointed Simone Lagomarsino as a new member of its board, effective September 1, 2026. With over four decades of experience in financial services leadership and risk management, she will serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee. Lagomarsino most recently held executive roles at First Foundation Inc., Luther Burbank Corporation, and Heritage Oaks Bancorp, where she drove performance improvements and strategic growth. Her extensive board service history includes positions with several financial institutions and regulatory bodies like the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She is recognized for her leadership in risk management and value creation. Columbia Banking System's CEO Clint Stein praised Lagomarsino’s expertise as a valuable addition to the board, emphasizing her role in strengthening Columbia’s franchise and delivering long-term shareholder value.
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