Aaron Walker

Aaron Walker has extensive experience in the banking industry, with a focus on commercial real estate and commercial banking. Aaron currently serves as the Chief Credit Officer at Summit Bank since 2022. Prior to that, they held various leadership roles at Columbia Bank, including SVP and Commercial Real Estate Region Manager for Oregon and Washington, as well as SVP/Oregon Commercial Real Estate Manager and SVP/Commercial Banking Manager. Before joining Columbia Bank, Aaron worked at Umpqua Bank, where they served as SVP/Regional Manager-Oregon Non-Metro Commercial Banking and SVP/Commercial Banking Center Manager. Aaron also held the position of SVP/Commercial Credit Manager at Umpqua Bank. Aaron's career in banking began at U.S. Bank, where they worked as an Assistant Vice President/Portfolio Manager and a Portfolio Manager in the Business Banking Division. Overall, Aaron has vast experience in managing commercial banking centers, overseeing loan portfolios, underwriting large commercial loans, and providing training to loan officers and staff.

Aaron Walker's education history begins in 1987 when they started their undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon. Aaron pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and completed their studies in 1991.

Subsequently, in 1997, they attended Portland State University for a short period, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

From 1999 to 2003, Aaron pursued higher education at Colorado State University, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business.

In 2004, Aaron attended the Pacific Coast Banking School for two years, but no specific degree or field of study is specified.

Based on the provided information, Aaron's educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Oregon, an MBA from Colorado State University, and attendance at the Pacific Coast Banking School.