AVOID SCAMMERS DURING TAX SEASON
Common scams include phishing, fake charities, threatening impersonator phone calls, and social media scams. Scammers often pretend to work for the IRS, but the IRS will never call, text, email or mail you asking for confidential information. Be vigilant and be sure your only contacts are official agencies and charities.
Mark joined the bank in September 2006. He is an Oregon CPA who previously worked in Big Four public accounting in Texas and Oregon. He specialized in consulting and auditing of financial institutions. Mark grew up in eastern Oregon, attending high school in Stanfield. He earned his BBA in accounting at Idaho State University. Mark serves on the Oregon Bankers Association Finance Officers and Investment Committee. He has been active through the OBA in advocacy for business, agriculture and banking. Locally, he serves as board chairman for Community Counseling Solutions and is the head wrestling coach at Heppner High School.