Eric M. Sprink serves as our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sprink joined the Company in late 2006 as President and Chief Operating Officer and became Chief Executive Officer in 2010. Mr. Sprink began his banking career working for Security Pacific Bank while enrolled at Arizona State University. He assumed increasing levels of responsibility in the areas of retail operations, consumer and commercial lending and wealth management with Security Pacific Bank and its successor, Bank of America. He then moved to Centura Bank, where he held management positions in retail operations and corporate finance. After Centura Bank was acquired, he held senior management positions at Washington Trust Bank and Global Credit Union. Mr. Sprink is active in industry trade groups and is a director and past Chair of the Community Bankers of Washington. Qualifications: The Company believes that Mr. Sprink brings to our Board of Directors leadership experience, significant experience in many facets of the financial services business and familiarity with our market area, and is well qualified to continue serving on the Board of Directors.