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Patrick Ulch
Vice President & Head of Real Estate and Facilities @Columbia Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President & Head of Real Estate and Facilities @Columbia Bank
US
Lead corporate real estate and facilities strategy for $2.8B Pacific Northwest financial services organization across 9 states. Oversee 3M+ sq ft portfolio comprising 514 locations with team of 30 and $85M in annual rent, capital, and team budgets. Delivered $14M+ synergy savings through Umpqua Bank merger, consolidating 495K sq ft of retail and back-office space while maintaining seamless operations. Spearheaded proactive lease review process and financial modeling framework, driving $3M+ in annual savings over ±100 lease transitions per year. Built unique site selection analytics tools integrating predictive modeling and market demographics, enabling data-driven portfolio evaluation and strategic location planning.
EDUCATION
Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College
MBA, Business & Operations Management
Florida State University
BS, Finance & Real Estate
ABOUT PATRICK ULCH
I drive portfolio optimization through process-driven brand alignment, financial modeling, and creative problem-solving. My approach translates market insights into actionable financial strategies that solve complex challenges and execute transformational initiatives—from multimillion-dollar M&A integrations to enterprise-wide portfolio optimizations.Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Real Estate and Facilities at Columbia Bank, I lead corporate real estate strategy across a 3M+ square foot, 514-location portfolio spanning 9 states while managing $85M in annual budgets. I partner with C-suite leadership on capital planning, occupancy cost optimization, and strategic portfolio alignment that delivers measurable business value.Throughout my career, I have built and led high-performing teams while managing portfolios ranging from Columbia Bank\'s multi-state footprint to Charles Schwab\'s 9M square feet and $450M P&L. My leadership style combines hands-on collaboration with deep financial acumen, consistently delivering results on time and within budget while serving as a trusted advisor to executive decision-makers and key stakeholders.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Co-led an enterprise workforce relocation strategy from high-cost markets, resulting in a $100M strategic investment with sub-5-year payback at Charles Schwab. Drove $17M+ in cost optimization, delivering $14M in synergy savings through Umpqua Bank merger and $3M+ annually with an accelerated proactive lease review framework at Columbia Bank. Built a nationwide advisory portfolio, managing client engagements across industries and providing value by enabling informed C-suite decision-making on lease vs. buy economics and market expansion at Newmark Knight Frank.I\'m always eager to expand my network. Please feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn, or contact me by email at P••••••••@gmail.com.AREAS OF EXPERTISE Corporate Real Estate Portfolio StrategyFinancial Modeling and OversightBrand Alignment and Standards CreationMergers, Acquisitions, and ConsolidationsFacilities Management
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