Matt Baker Joins Oregon Pacific Bank Executive Team as Chief Financial Officer

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03/11/2026 - 04:33 PM

EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oregon Pacific Bank today announced the appointment of Matt Baker as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Matt joins the Bank as part of its planned executive leadership transition, following the previously announced promotion of Amber White to President and the Bank’s initiation of a CFO search as part of its CEO succession plan.

Matt Baker, EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Oregon Pacific Bank.

Matt brings more than 20 years of experience in community banking, with deep expertise across accounting, finance, treasury, asset-liability management, risk management, and regulatory compliance. He has spent his entire career with Oregon-based community banks, most recently serving for more than a decade as Chief Financial Officer of a $650 million financial institution, where he also acted as Corporate Treasurer and de facto Risk Officer.

In his prior roles, Matt partnered closely with executive leadership teams and boards of directors to guide enterprise financial strategy, capital planning, and balance-sheet positioning across multiple interest rate and credit cycles. His responsibilities included oversight of asset-liability management, liquidity and funding strategies, investment portfolio management, stress testing, audit and compliance functions, and regulatory examinations.

“Matt brings deep financial expertise along with a collaborative approach that aligns well with our culture,” said Amber White, President of Oregon Pacific Bank. “As we move through this next phase of our leadership transition, his experience and perspective will be valuable in supporting our team and strategic priorities.”

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Oregon State University and is an Honors Graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. He currently serves as an Executive Board Member of Synergy by Association, chaired the Oregon Bankers Association Finance & Accounting Roundtable, and was an Executive Board Member of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also actively involved with several community and charitable organizations across Oregon.

“I was drawn to Oregon Pacific Bank’s people-first culture and strong commitment to its employees, customers, and communities,” said Matt. “I’m excited to join the OPB team and contribute to both the bank’s near-term goals and its long-term vision.”

About Oregon Pacific Bank

Oregon Pacific Bank is a locally owned community bank headquartered in Florence, Oregon, serving communities throughout the state. At Oregon Pacific Bank, we help people and communities thrive by focusing on what matters most—relationships, local decision‑making, and trusted financial guidance. We partner with businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to provide tailored solutions, responsive service, and long‑term value for the communities we serve.