GENE DUNFORD
Senior Managing Director
Umpqua Bank
Gene Dunford is a managing director and heads Umpqua Bank’s commercial banking activities across the Greater Los Angeles area, where he oversees a seasoned team of commercial bankers. Dunford is a well-respected banker and a 25-year veteran of the LA commercial banking ecosystem. Dunford has made noticeable contributions throughout his career.
Dunford is credited with growing Umpqua Bank’s LA commercial banking presence. Starting with a modest team of three, Dunford has transformed the group into a formidable force, expanding its ranks to twenty professionals over eight years. Most recently, Dunford spearheaded the further expansion of the team by adding three international relationship bankers. The team is focused on assisting greater Southern California area businesses, at every stage of their growth cycle, navigate global trade. Los Angeles and neighboring cities continue to be part of the most important trade corridors in the world.
