Lance A. McKinlay
Governance Counsel at Columbia Bank
- Role
- Senior Vice President Governance Counsel at Columbia Bank
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lance A. McKinlay
With extensive experience as governance and securities counsel for publicly traded…
Experience
Senior Vice President Governance Counsel
May 2017 — Present · Irvine, CA, US
I served as the in-house subject matter expert on corporate governance and securities law at Pacific Premier Bank until its acquisition by Columbia Bank in 2025 (NASDAQ: COLB).• I oversaw governance in three acquisitions, growing assets from $6B to $20B and facilitating a $70B merger. I led disciplined due diligence that gave the Board a clear decision-making framework and built trust with targets by ensuring complete and accurate information.• I secured CEO buy-in and used data-driven analysis to implement Regulation O monitoring, director training, and enhanced Board evaluations. These initiatives overcame resistance, improved accountability, and earned ISS’s top governance score.• I coordinated CEO, CFO, CRO, and legal teams to develop a compelling case for shifting to a national charter with a new primary regulator, securing seamless approval under tight timelines and strengthening long-term regulatory alignment.• I refined year-over-year executive pay justifications in proxy disclosures, tying compensation to measurable outcomes and enhancing investor relationships. These efforts built trust and positioned the company to withstand scrutiny during black swan events such as COVID-19.
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