Svetla Tzekov

Svetla Tzekov is an experienced banking professional with over 30 years in the industry. Currently serving as Vice President, Community Manager, and Small Business Advisor at Umpqua Bank since July 2006, Svetla specializes in business development, small business and consumer loans, and employee development while overseeing expense control. Previously, Svetla held a managerial position focused on business development and employee development at WaMu from April 1996 to July 2006. Svetla began her career as a university intern at Bulbank, where responsibilities included rotating through various departments. Svetla holds a Master's degree in Finance and Banking from Universitet za nacionalno i svetovno stopanstvo, earned between 1989 and 1995.