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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):
February 26, 2003
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
WASHINGTON
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-20288 91-1422237
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(Commission File Number) IRS Employer Identification No.
1301 A Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (253) 305-1900
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 26, 2003, we issued a press release announcing that Melanie
J. Dressel assumed the duties Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Banking
System, Inc. Ms. Dressel previously served as the Company's President and Chief
Operating Officer and will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Columbia State Bank. 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 February 26, 2003 announcing appointment of
Melanie J. Dressel as Chief Executive 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: February 28, 2003 COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC.
By: /s/ Gary R. Schminkey
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Gary R. Schminkey
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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