Dale Heyden

Dale Heyden is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the 1st Senior Portfolio Manager for Special Assets at Columbia Bank since September 2025. Previously, Dale held the position of Vice President Senior Special Assets PM at Pacific Premier Bank from April 2019 to September 2025, and served as Vice President SBA Regional Manager at Bank of George for a brief period in 2018. Additional roles include Senior Vice President SBA Manager at Home Bank Of California, Vice President of Credit Administration at South County Bank, and Vice President of Business Banking Group at Independence Bank. Dale also has experience as an SBA consultant at Heyden Consulting and as a Senior Vice President focused on Business Development at Excel National Bank. Dale's career began with positions at Pacific Western Bank and its predecessor, Community National Bank, from 1995 to 2008. Educational achievements include studies at California State University, Fullerton from 1975 to 1978 and attendance at El Modena High from 1972 to 1975.