OPB To Install New CEO July 1st.
Oregon Pacific Bancorp has announced a planned leadership transition taking effect July 1. President Amber White will become President and CEO of both Oregon Pacific Bank and the holding company, Oregon Pacific Bancorp. Current CEO Ron Green, who announced his retirement earlier this year, will move into an executive advisor and board member role next month and remain through his retirement on September 16. Green wraps up a 37-year banking career, including 19 years with Oregon Pacific Bank. Board Chair Jon Thompson credited Green with guiding the bank’s growth and long-term strategy. White joined the bank in 2017 as CFO and was named president earlier this year. She says she plans to continue the bank’s focus on community relationships and long-term stability.
Leadership Changes at PeaceHealth/Peace Harbor
PeaceHealth is moving forward with leadership changes impacting Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence. Recruitment is underway for a new Oregon Region Chief Executive, with board chairs involved, as interim leadership continues to ensure stability. Locally, Ruth Franke remains administrator in Florence, while Lana Sherwin continues in Cottage Grove. Dr. Heather McArthur will transition back to full-time clinical work in August, prompting an interim clinical leadership plan. Dr. Jamie Fair, Dr. Audrey Garrett, and Dr. Serena Black will take on key medical leadership roles as the organization works toward a permanent regional structure.
Staffing Cuts at Community Health Centers of Lane County
Lane County’s Community Health Centers are cutting staff and reducing costs to close a growing budget gap, but there’s no direct impact to services on the coast. The county-run clinics are located in Eugene, Springfield, and Cottage Grove, not in Florence. Still, the changes could have ripple effects locally. Some coastal residents already travel inland for lower-cost or Medicaid care, and reductions in staffing or clinic capacity could mean longer wait times or fewer appointments. Health officials say the financial pressures are part of a broader trend across Oregon, where primary care providers are facing rising costs and tightening reimbursement—raising continued concerns about access to care in rural and coastal communities.