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Melanie J.
Dressel served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Columbia State Bank and Columbia Banking System, Inc. She was also Chairman at Puget Energy, Inc. and Puget Sound Energy, Inc. In addition, she held various director positions at Bank of Astoria, American Bankers Association, Inc., ArtsFund, Washington Roundtable, Washington Bankers Association, Tacoma Art Museum, American Bankers Council, Washington Economic Development Commission, Executive Council for A Greater Tacoma, Washington State Historical Society, Foss Waterway Development Authority, Bellarmine Benefactors Trust, and The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.
Dressel was also Co-Chairman-Capital Campaign at Community Health Services Ltd.
and Chairman at Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, The United Way of Pierce County, Mary Bridge Children's Foundation, and Bellarmine Preparatory School.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington.
Former positions of Melanie J. Dressel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-02-18 |
Columbia State Bank (Tacoma, Washington)
 Columbia State Bank (Tacoma, Washington) Regional BanksFinance Columbia State Bank state chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-02-18 |
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
 The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation engages in the provision of grants and donations to organizations to address urgent needs of the community. The company was founded on June 1, 1981 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-02-18 |
| Bellarmine Benefactors Trust | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-18 |
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
 Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Puget Sound Energy, Inc. engages in the providing electric services. It offers its services to the commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The firm owns and operates hydroelectric plants and wind farms through, which energy is generated and distributed to its customers. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Chairman | 2017-02-18 |
Training of Melanie J. Dressel
| University of Washington | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 21 |
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Puget Energy, Inc.
 Puget Energy, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Puget Energy, Inc. provides electric and natural gas utility services. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Utilities |
Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Puget Sound Energy, Inc. engages in the providing electric services. It offers its services to the commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The firm owns and operates hydroelectric plants and wind farms through, which energy is generated and distributed to its customers. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Utilities |
| Bank of Astoria (Oregon) | Finance |
Community Health Services Ltd.
 Community Health Services Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Community Health Services Ltd. provides healthcare services to public and private sector. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Colchester, GB | Health Services |
American Bankers Association, Inc.
 American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
ArtsFund
 ArtsFund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ArtsFund is a platform that expands the capacity of the cultural sector by sharing resources, practices, and perspectives. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. It has a network of affiliated arts and cultural organizations in the central Puget Sound region. ArtsFund collaborates with the Department of Commerce to fund arts capital projects throughout the state, securing over $129 million for 262 capital projects. Since its founding in 1969, ArtsFund has distributed more than $100 million to over 650 arts organization grantees. The CEO of the company is Michael Romy Greer. | Commercial Services |
Washington Roundtable
 Washington Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Washington Roundtable works to affect positive change on public policy issues that are most important to supporting state economic vitality and fostering opportunity. Its work includes sharing news and analysing policy developments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Columbia State Bank (Tacoma, Washington)
Columbia State Bank (Tacoma, Washington) Regional BanksFinance Columbia State Bank state chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Finance |
Washington Bankers Association
 Washington Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Washington Bankers Association is a non profit organization which engages in the development of the business banking in Washington State. It offers profesiional development programs, online or customized training, and conferences and convention. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
| Tacoma Art Museum | |
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
 Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce provides business resources to help companies grow and develop. The non-profit company is based in Tacoma, WA. As a chamber investor, they aim to make the south sound the best place to do business in the state by building business relationships. The volunteer arm of the chamber also supports this mission. Tom Pierson has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Commercial Services |
American Bankers Council
 American Bankers Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bankers Council is an organization consisting of CEOs and senior leaders of over 70 midsize banks who are members of the American Bankers Association. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
| Washington Economic Development Commission | Government |
| The United Way of Pierce County | |
| Executive Council for A Greater Tacoma | |
| Washington State Historical Society | |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | |
Bellarmine Preparatory School
 Bellarmine Preparatory School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Bellarmine Preparatory School provides educational services. It offers Math Placement Exams, textbooks, student publications, and band/choral activities. The company was founded by David McAstocker in 1928 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Consumer Services |
| Foss Waterway Development Authority | |
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation engages in the provision of grants and donations to organizations to address urgent needs of the community. The company was founded on June 1, 1981 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA. | Commercial Services |
| Bellarmine Benefactors Trust |
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