Daniel Bantz

Daniel Bantz is an experienced banking professional with over 17 years in the industry, currently serving as VP and Credit Risk Manager at Umpqua Bank since May 2006. In this role, Daniel oversees risk rating methodology and policy, leading a team responsible for developing and maintaining risk rating scorecards and models for credit risk management. Previously held positions at Umpqua Bank include VP and Commercial Relationship Manager, focusing on mid-market lending and customer portfolio growth, as well as VP and Special Assets Officer, where Daniel concentrated on problem loan negotiation and loss mitigation. Daniel's career began at Albertsons, progressing from Courtesy Clerk to Assistant Store Manager, while also completing an internship that involved inventory control tool development. Daniel holds a Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business and completed the Pacific Coast Banking School from 2011 to 2013.