Specialists

Cristina grew up in Miami, Florida, and graduated from the University of Miami. She has been in banking for 30 years, the past 25 in Oregon. Cristina joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Away from work, Cristina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, visiting museums, camping, kayaking, and reading.

Luke Shepard was born in Oregon City and spent eight years in southern California as a young child. After moving back to the Pacific Northwest, he finally settled in Vancouver, Washington, ultimately joining SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Luke has been in banking for several years—10 years at US Bank, another eight at Umpqua Bank, and five years at Columbia Credit Union, helping to build out the commercial banking platform there. He loves working with people and hearing their stories—and wants to be part of those stories.

Luke has two grown children and two grandchildren, one of whom was born during the pandemic, limiting the amount of time he has been able to spend with them. Luke enjoys reading non-fiction books on history and politics and has a dream of one day being on “Jeopardy.” He also enjoys hiking, walking, and berry-picking and is an avid canner and food preserver. And here’s an interesting fact about Luke: He is related to two former U.S. presidents, John F. Kennedy and James Buchanan.

Derek was born and raised in Portland. After graduating from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance, he began his professional career at CU Business Group, a commercial services Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) based in Portland. Throughout his 13-year career, his main focus has been on commercial lending in the credit union space. Derek joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Away from work, Derek volunteers with the AKA Science Program in East Portland, sponsored by Youth & Family Services of Impact NW. In his free time, he catches a live Portland Trail Blazers game when he can, and enjoys fishing, hiking, golfing, and a quality craft beer.

Mike Donaca joined the SELCO commercial and business banking team in 2012, as a Vice President, Business Loan Officer. In 2014, Mike transitioned into the role of Vice President of Commercial & Business Banking where he oversees the Commercial & Business Banking team for SELCO.

Mike is neither a stranger to the Central Oregon area nor the financial services industry. He was born and raised in Bend with family ties that go back at least 40 years, and professional financial and banking experience that goes back over 20 years.

Mike has a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (B.B.A), and minor degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He has been active in organizations such as Rotary, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Taylor was born in Bakersfield, California, grew up in Oregon, and graduated from high school in Bend. After graduating from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he began his professional career as a management trainee at Columbia River Bank. He then gravitated toward commercial and agricultural lending, eventually moving back to Central Oregon in 2011. Since his return, Taylor has been in a variety of roles—Assistant Branch Manager, VP Branch Manager, VP Business Banking Loan Officer, Government Lending Specialist, and VP Commercial Banking Officer. Most recently, he was a Vice President of Commercial Banking and Team Lead at Columbia Bank. Taylor joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Taylor serves on the board and is membership chair for Risk Management Association in Bend. When he’s not working, he enjoys family time, camping, fishing, road cycling, and playing fetch with the family dog, Indi. Recently, he has been practicing staying afloat in a kayak.

Serena grew up in Spokane, Washington, and began her career in banking over 23 years ago as a teller at a credit union in Boise, Idaho. Since that time, she has worked in many different capacities of the banking industry; she entered commercial lending 15 years ago when she and her family moved to Bend. Serena joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2014.

When not working, Serena enjoys spending time with her husband experiencing the beautiful Central Oregon outdoors and visiting their daughter at Oregon State University.

Bruce was born in Holland, Michigan, and spent several years in Ohio and California before settling in Bend in 1993. He began his career in 1980 as a business analyst and gradually worked his way into banking. Bruce joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2018.

Away from work, Bruce has either volunteered or been affiliated with several nonprofits, including The Salvation Army, Mt. Bachelor Rotary, and United Way. He enjoys hiking and kayaking, as well as microbrews, dinner, and music in Central Oregon.

Cristina grew up in Miami, Florida, and graduated from the University of Miami. She has been in banking for 30 years, the past 25 in Oregon. Cristina joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Away from work, Cristina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, visiting museums, camping, kayaking, and reading.

Serena grew up in Spokane, Washington, and began her career in banking over 23 years ago as a teller at a credit union in Boise, Idaho. Since that time, she has worked in many different capacities of the banking industry; she entered commercial lending 15 years ago when she and her family moved to Bend. Serena joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2014.

When not working, Serena enjoys spending time with her husband experiencing the beautiful Central Oregon outdoors and visiting their daughter at Oregon State University.

Michelle was born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii. She moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration while there. She has worked in the financial industry for 18 years, most coming in commercial banking. Michelle joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2019.

Away from work, Michelle volunteers for Junior Achievement and Oregon Cancer Foundation. And in her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, running, and being involved in her children’s activities and sporting events.

Cristina grew up in Miami, Florida, and graduated from the University of Miami. She has been in banking for 30 years, the past 25 in Oregon. Cristina joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Away from work, Cristina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, visiting museums, camping, kayaking, and reading.

Jessica grew up in Bend, Oregon. After graduating from Oregon State University with a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance, she began her career at SELCO in 2012 as a Teller Services Associate/Licensed Client Services Specialist in Investment & Retirement Services. She joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2015 as Assistant Commercial Loan Officer and was promoted to Commercial Loan Officer in May 2019.

Away from work, Jessica serves as the Advisory Board Chairman for the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, is Vice President of the Eugene Area Alumnae Panhellenic Council, and enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her partner and two corgis.

Taylor was born in Bakersfield, California, grew up in Oregon, and graduated from high school in Bend. After graduating from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he began his professional career as a management trainee at Columbia River Bank. He then gravitated toward commercial and agricultural lending, eventually moving back to Central Oregon in 2011. Since his return, Taylor has been in a variety of roles—Assistant Branch Manager, VP Branch Manager, VP Business Banking Loan Officer, Government Lending Specialist, and VP Commercial Banking Officer. Most recently, he was a Vice President of Commercial Banking and Team Lead at Columbia Bank. Taylor joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Taylor serves on the board and is membership chair for Risk Management Association in Bend. When he’s not working, he enjoys family time, camping, fishing, road cycling, and playing fetch with the family dog, Indi. Recently, he has been practicing staying afloat in a kayak.

Kelly moved to Idaho in 1960 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has lived in Vale with her husband for the past 28 years. They have three farms located outside of Vale, which have been a great place to raise a family and get hands-on experience in the industry. Kelly started her banking career in 1974. She has previously worked for community banks as a commercial and agricultural lender. She enjoys working with people and developing new relationships. Kelly joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2012.

When not working, Kelly enjoys reading, antiquing, gardening, and spending time at the beach.

Cristina grew up in Miami, Florida, and graduated from the University of Miami. She has been in banking for 30 years, the past 25 in Oregon. Cristina joined SELCO’s Commercial & Business Banking team in 2021.

Away from work, Cristina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, visiting museums, camping, kayaking, and reading.