Melissa Peters

Melissa Peters is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in credit administration and underwriting. Currently serving as a Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator at Umpqua Bank since October 2021, Melissa focuses on business development and relationship expansion alongside line partners. Previous roles include Vice President and Commercial Underwriting Manager at Merchants Bank of Commerce, where supervision of the Commercial Loan Underwriting process took place, and Senior Credit Analyst at U.S. Bank, providing support for loan underwriting. Earlier experience also encompasses credit analysis and training at PremierWest Bank and North Valley Bank, complemented by an MBA from National University and a BA from Simpson University.