Pedar Bruce Email & Phone Number

CA/NV/AZ

• I maintain strong, strategic relationships with non-profits, elected officials, and stakeholders in priority markets for Umpqua Bank in California and Nevada and effortlessly identify and promote relevant partners for.
• Recently provided an Impact Grant of $500k to LISC to lower barriers to homeownership for BIPOC homebuyers in 2022.
• Confidently represent Umpqua Bank in regional committees and funding groups for higher-impact investments and activities, including participating in collaborative groups in Nevada, Sacramento, Solano County, Orange.
• Assertively advise associates and senior leaders of local leadership opportunities through board memberships, advisory council participation, and volunteer service.
• Proactively propose non-profit agencies for potential EQ2 investments to align with Community Credit Needs and Umpqua Bank CRA Investment performance goals.
• Actively contribute to CRA exam performance in CA and NV by promoting CRA service activities, qualifying monthly volunteer data, and sharing the performance with business line leaders.

Sacramento, California Area

• In my previous role, I took charge of managing strategic relationships with non-profit organizations, elected officials, and stakeholders in Northern California. I was the leader of local philanthropy and strategy for.
• Executed national philanthropic programs and high-impact local community development projects in affordable housing, such as the LIFT Sacramento homebuyer downpayment assistance program and Wells Fargo Housing.
• Directed and engaged team members through volunteerism, financial education, and community leadership.
• Scrutinized annual community credit needs and provided leadership with advice on CRA exam progress in investments, lending, and services for full-scope CRA markets of Northern California.
• Consulted on tax credit and lending opportunities, where appropriate, for affordable housing projects and community amenities.

Sacramento, CA

• I successfully cultivated strong relationships with Chambers of Commerce in the Greater Sacramento area in partnership with Community Relations. I directed marketing outreach programs through sponsorships and banker.
• Consulted with district and market leaders on strategy, communication, and execution for customer acquisition, cross-sell, and reputation programs, and provided valuable insights to achieve their goals.
• Ensured strict compliance of all custom programs and marketing collateral for Wells Fargo product groups, legal staff, and brand stewards.

Sacramento, CA

Woodland, CA