Williams returns to U.S. Bank

Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 3, 2003

Steve Williams, formerly of Joseph, has joined U.S. Bank as vice president and business banking team leader for Eastern Oregon. In his new role, Williams will oversee business banking operations in the communities of LaGrande, Elgin, Baker City, Halfway, John Day, Pendleton, Athena, Milton-Freewater and Hermiston.

“We are pleased to have Steve back at U.S. Bank leading our business banking team,” said Todd Gorham, vice president and district manager of U.S. Bank. “He is a proven, experienced banker dedicated to this community and will serve as a wonderful resource for customers with business banking needs.”

Previously Williams was employed as vice president and team leader as well as branch manager for Community Bank. Prior to that, he was employed at U.S. Bank as vice president and district manager, loan officer and assistant manager respectfully.

Mr. Williams is a 1976 graduate of Joseph High School. He received his bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University. He is also a graduate of Northwest Intermediate Banking School. Williams is active in the local community. He currently serves as a board member for the Rotary Club and is vice president of Baker County Ambassadors. He will continue to reside in Baker City with his family.

U.S. Bank is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB). With assets of $189 billion, U.S. Bancorp is the 8th largest financial services holding company in the United States. The company operates 2,201 banking offices and 4,506 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp is home of the Five Star Service Guarantee which assures customers of certain key banking benefits and services or customers will be paid for their inconvenience. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at usbank.com.