Mike joined The Commerce Bank of Oregon with a passion to help its client and prospective clients achieve their goals.

With more than thirty years of commercial banking, investment banking and CFO work experience; Mike understands the challenges, needs, and aspirations of privately-held, middle market companies and helped them grow rapidly through acquisitions and internal growth.

Mike began his banking career with National Bank of Alaska and was later employed by Wells Fargo Bank and U.S. Bank in Portland.

Mike received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Whitman College and his MBA in Finance from The Wharton School. He belongs to a number of corporate, alumni and non-profit boards.

Mike’s early years were spent in Kodiak, Alaska and he enjoys outdoor activities – including skiing and tennis – and is an avid book collector and reader.