EUGENE, Ore., June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Continental Corporation (NASDAQ: PCBK), the holding company of Pacific Continental Bank, announced today that Maria Seip, general counsel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer and will join the organization's leadership team.

Ms. Seip is a seasoned general counsel and attorney with more than fifteen years of experience in commercial transactions, land use, creditor's rights, business practice and litigation. She left private practice in 2004 to join Pacific Continental Bank as counsel, and was promoted to senior vice president and general counsel in 2008. She received her J.D. from the University of Oregon. In her new role, Maria will direct the risk and legal functions of the bank, including internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk management and all legal activities. 

"It is with great pleasure that I announce the promotion of Maria Seip to executive vice president and chief risk officer," said Roger Busse, chief executive officer. "Maria has consistently demonstrated a critical comprehension of enterprise risk and has a keen legal mind in all matters pertaining to the bank. She will be a vital member of our leadership team as Pacific Continental continues to grow and serve more and more clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and the nation."

About Pacific Continental Bank

Pacific Continental Bank, the operating subsidiary of Pacific Continental Corporation, delivers highly personalized services through 14 banking offices in Oregon and Washington. The Bank also operates two loan production offices. With $1.9 billion in assets, Pacific Continental has established one of the most unique and attractive metropolitan branch networks in the Northwest with offices in three of the region's largest markets including Seattle, Portland and Eugene. Pacific Continental targets the banking needs of community-based businesses, health care professionals, professional service providers and nonprofit organizations.

Since its founding in 1972, Pacific Continental Bank has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions from highly regarded third-party organizations including Seattle Business magazine, the Portland Business Journal and Oregon Business magazine. A complete list of the company's awards and recognitions – as well as supplementary information about Pacific Continental Bank – can be found online at http://www.therightbank.com/. Pacific Continental Corporation's shares, a component of the Russell 2000 Index, are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "PCBK."

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