UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): October 3, 2007
COLUMBIA BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Oregon 0-27938 93-1193156
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
401 East Third Street, Suite 200,
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(541) 298-6649
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(c) On October 3, 2007, Columbia Bancorp ("Columbia") announced the hiring of
Brian Devereux, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for
its subsidiary, Columbia River Bank. Mr. Devereux's duties will include
enhancement of the retail support network, continued improvement of the
loan document processing systems, and evolvement of new products and
services.
Mr. Devereux has 17 years of experience in the financial services
industry. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in
Finance/Marketing. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from
the University of Portland. Mr. Devereux is 40 years old.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Item
99.1 Press Release dated October 3, 2007.
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: October 3, 2007 /s/ Roger L. Christensen
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Roger L. Christensen, President and Chief
Executive - Columbia River Bank; President and
Chief Executive Officer - Columbia Bancorp
Dated: October 3, 2007 /s/ Greg B. Spear
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Greg B. Spear, Vice Chair, Chief Financial Officer
- Columbia River Bank and Columbia Bancorp