Riverview Trust Company, a subsidiary of Riverview Community Bank, announced on Wednesday that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Cline as president and chief operating officer, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Karas.
Cline, the company’s first COO, will work alongside Karas to oversee day-to-day business operations, and lead strategic planning and business development efforts. Prior to joining Riverview, he was the senior regional fiduciary manager for Wells Fargo, heading up trust services in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
“Chris was the ideal choice to take the Riverview Trust Company to the next level,” said Karas. “We’re poised to take advantage of his vast experience working in the estate planning sector and providing legal counsel to high and ultra-high net worth individuals, foundations and trusts. I believe our clients will personally benefit greatly from Chris’ expertise and vision.”
Before joining the financial services industry, Cline practiced estate planning law for more than 15 years.
Active in the community, he is a board member of Neighborhood House and a former board member of Portland Center Stage. He holds a juris doctor from the University of California Hastings College of the Law and a bachelor of arts degree in English from San Francisco State University.
