ROBERT COLEMAN

685 Spring St. a" PMB109 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378 -1623 bcoleman@cen
turytel.net
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY
A proven visionary and strategic leader that translates business strategies into
maximum results for the benefit of shareholders, customers, and employees. An e
xpert in enhancing profitability; developing strategic management initiatives; a
nd influencing positive results in all areas of operation. Very knowledgeable of
banking regulations and proven track record of implementing the controls and pr
ocesses necessary to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Dedicat
ed to building and maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, uncomprom
ising ethics, and results.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Strategic / Tactical Planning
* Mergers / Acquisitions
* Regulatory Compliance
* Business Development
* De Novo Bank Start-Up
* Operations Management
* Board Relations and Participation
* ALCO, Senior Loan, Executive, and Audit Committee participation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2001 a" 2010
ISLANDERS BANK
PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR (2008-2010
)
Provided the necessary leadership to enable Islanders Bank to become the highest
performing bank in Washington State for the year ending 2009, and continuing th
rough 1st quarter 2010. (Based upon pre-tax Return on Average Assets)
* Led senior management business-level discussion and decisions involving busine
ss vision and strategy, enterprise-level decisions, standardization of best prac
tices, and project governance oversight.
* Managed administrative, legal, and financial functions for the bank and the ba
nk holding company, shareholders, and partners. (Holding Company acquired by Ban
ner Corp in May 2007)
* Conducted regular risk assessments and quality assurance reviews to evaluate c
ompliance with requirements and to identify potential gaps in policies, procedur
es and business processes.
* Developed strategies to improve non-interest income and expense ratios. Reduce
d efficiency ratio from 62% to 45%.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Substantially reduced overhead and operating costs through staff attrition and
branch realignments.
* Established a consistent marketing and branding strategy and greatly simplifie
d our marketing approach.
* Increased Community involvement and visibility via enhanced staff participatio
n and corporate sponsorships.
* Chaired the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) and the Senior Loan Co
mmittee. In addition, served on the Executive, Corporate Governance, Audit, Budg
et, and Directoras Loan committees. Also served as a Director and Board Secretar
y.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (200
4-2008)
Oversaw all non-lending functions of the organization including: HR, programs an
d technology, products, customer service while serving as Chief Operating Office
r and Chief Financial Officer and built alliances with partners including: Pacif
ic Coast Bankers Bank, Banner Corporation, Banner Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank,
i_Tech Corporation, Fiserv Corporation, Plansmith Corporation and others.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Led the Bank through a major data processing conversion resulting in annualize
d savings in excess of $300,000.
RO B E R T CO L EMA N P A G E 2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED
* Conducted a detailed analysis of non-interest income and implemented the chang
es necessasry to reduce the percentage of fees being waived from 65% to 20% resu
lting in an annualized net increase in non-interest revenues of approximately $3
50,000.
I_TECH CORPORATION a" BILLINGS, MONTANA 2003 a" 2004
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT / REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE a" WASHINGTON AND OREGON
I_Tech Corporation is a subsidiary of First Interstate Bancorp, Billings, Montan
a responsible for marketing data processing solutions to community banks through
out the country.
I was responsible for Sales and subsequent Account Relationship Management for t
he i_Tech Client and Prospective Client Banks located in Washington and Oregon.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Achieved sales quota in both Washington and Oregon areas of responsibility.
FISERV CORPORATION a" BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 2001 a" 2002
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT / REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE a" WASHINGTON AND OREGON
Fiserv Corporation is a primary provider of data processing solutions to communi
ty banks throughout the country. (20,000+ employees world wide)
I was responsible for Sales Management and production for the Washington and Ore
gon markets.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Achieved sales quota and became a CLUB Member the first year. (was awarded a t
rip to Cancun, Mexico)
* Awarded Company Wide Sales Executive of the Quarter a" 4th Quarter 2001
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
American Bankers Association a" American Institute of Banking (AIB)
Bank Administration Institute - Member
Western Independent Community Bankers (WICBA) a" Member
Washington Bankers Association a" Member, (former Chairman of Employee Benefit T
rust Committee)
Economic Development Council (Member 2005 a" 2007) l
Rotary Club of Friday Harbor a"Member; American Legion Friday Harbor - Member
EDUCATION
BANK ADMINISTRATION
Pacific Coast Banking School (University of Washington) a" Seattle, WA
American Institute of Banking a" Seattle, WA
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ashford University a" London, England
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Washington Bankers Association a" CEO and Directors Conferences (2007, 2008, 200
9)
Washington Bankers Association a" Annual Conferences (1980 a" 2009)
Plansmith Corporation a"Asset Liability Management and Financial Compass Trainin
g
Sheshunoff Banking Consultants a" 3 Day Strategic Planning and Leadership Course
American Institute of Banking a" Instructor a" Principles of Bank Operations
U S Army a" Honourable Discharge (Vietnam Era Veteran)