Columbia Bank Promotes Chris Orr to Lead Trust Sales for Private Trust Division
Columbia Bank has promoted Chris Orr to Senior Vice President and Director of Trust Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Columbia Private Trust, a division specializing in custodial services. Based in San Francisco, Orr will lead growth initiatives across institutional and retail client segments. With over $20 billion in assets under custody, the business became part of Columbia Bank in 2025 after originally being founded as PENSCO Trust Company. Orr has extensive experience within the trust division, having previously served in roles such as Institutional Sales Vice President and Product Manager. His appointment reflects the bank's commitment to expanding its wealth management strategy through specialized custody solutions. Tamara Wendoll of Columbia Private Trust highlighted Orr’s deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics. Columbia Bank is a regional financial institution with operations across multiple states, offering services from retail banking to investment management under parent company Columbia Banking System (COLB). The promotion underscores the bank's focus on leveraging experienced leadership for long-term growth in its private trust segment.
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