VANCOUVER, Wash., March 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:RVSB) today announced the appointment of Jerry C. Olson, President and CEO of Olson Engineering Inc., to the Board of Directors for Riverview Community Bank and Riverview Bancorp.
"Jerry is one of the most distinguished businesspersons in SW Washington," said Pat Sheaffer, Chairman and CEO of Riverview Bancorp. "Since 1968, Jerry has been a key figure in the growth and development of the region, bringing over 7,000 projects to fruition, while maintaining the highest standard of ingenuity, excellence and local, personal service. Our strong Board will benefit from his extensive business management, economic development and government relations experience."
A graduate of Oregon State University with a Masters in Forest Management, Mr. Olson holds many professional designations including Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor and Certified Forester.
Mr. Olson is actively involved in many local and regional business and community organizations and has served on the Board for numerous organizations including the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Columbia River Economic Development Council, Building Industry Association of SW Washington, and the Commercial Real Estate Economic Coalition. He was a recipient of the State and Local Government Affairs Recognition Award from the National Association of Home Builders and was named "Pillar of Economic Development for the Last 20 Years" by the Columbia River Economic Development Council.
About the Company
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington -- just north of Portland, Oregon on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $836 million, it is the parent company of the 83 year-old Riverview Community Bank, as well as Riverview Mortgage and Riverview Asset Management Corp. There are 17 branches, including ten in fast-growing Clark County, three in the Portland metropolitan area and three lending centers. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail customers.