SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
June 1, 2004
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-20288 | 91-1422237 | |
(Commission File Number) | IRS Employer Identification No. |
1301 A Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (253) 305-1900
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 1, 2004, we issued a press release announcing that Andy McDonald has been named Chief Credit Officer for Columbia Bank. Mr. McDonalds main areas of responsibility will be credit administration, special credits, and compliance and loan operations. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) | Financial statements. not applicable |
(b) | Pro forma financial information. not applicable |
(c) | Exhibits. |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 1, 2004 announcing appointment of Andy McDonald as Chief Credit Officer |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 1, 2004 |
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Melanie J. Dressel | |||
Melanie J. Dressel | ||||
Chief Executive Officer |
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