Columbia Bank announced the addition of Lynne Nelson to the Healthcare Banking team. Nelson will serve as senior vice president, business development officer for Washington and Northern Idaho. In her new role, Nelson will develop new business relationships and build positive brand recognition for Columbia's Healthcare Banking team through partnerships and education within medical, dental and veterinary communities, as well as associations, study groups and societies.

Nelson has almost 10 years of experience in banking, including more than six years of healthcare banking with Columbia Bank.