Oregon

Cascade Bancorp in Bend, Ore., has named a new bank president and chief operating officer, as its chief executive hands over some of his leadership responsibilities.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., posted stronger quarterly earnings because of an increase in mortgage banking fees and lower costs.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., has hired Tory Nixon, who played for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s, as head of commercial banking.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., has created a unit dedicated to disrupting the banking industry.

Quarterly profits fell slightly at Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., because of fewer proceeds from loan sales, tighter margins and other factors.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., said Luanne Calvert, chief marketing officer at Virgin America, will join its board on Sept. 25.

BBVA Compass' Simple said it has removed fees for its checking accounts and other banking transactions.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., reported higher second-quarter profit, citing lower merger costs and growth in residential real estate lending and equipment finance.

Pacific Continental in Eugene, Ore., has hired the former chief financial of Tower Financial in Indiana as its new CFO.