Columbia Bank Promotes Chris Orr to Lead Trust Sales and Strategic Partnerships
Event summary
- Chris Orr promoted to SVP, Director of Trust Sales & Strategic Partnerships for Columbia Private Trust.
- Orr has 17 years of experience within Columbia Private Trust, previously serving as 1st VP, Institutional Sales.
- Columbia Private Trust oversees $20 billion in assets under custody, acquired by Columbia Bank in 2025.
- Orr based in San Francisco, focusing on growth and relationship management for institutional and retail clients.
The big picture
Columbia Bank's promotion of Chris Orr underscores its commitment to expanding its wealth management and custody services. The move comes as demand for specialized custody solutions grows, particularly for alternative assets held through self-directed IRAs and employee stock ownership plans. With $20 billion in assets under custody, Columbia Private Trust is a key component of Columbia Bank's diversified long-term growth strategy.
What we're watching
- Growth Strategy
- How Orr's leadership will drive the next phase of growth for Columbia Private Trust.
- Market Demand
- Whether the demand for specialized custody solutions will continue to rise.
- Integration Success
- The pace at which Columbia Bank can fully integrate and leverage the PENSCO Trust Company acquisition.