(David DeRose)
As CBN celebrates our 14th year of honoring young business leaders in Central Oregon, we — along with our sponsor, U.S. Bank — thought it would be fun to take a look at some of our past award winners and ask…
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Next up in this series is David DeRose, Commercial and Business Banking manager, Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon — Community Banking, at U.S. Bank, who received this award in 2015.
“It’s hard for me to believe that five years have already passed since being recognized in the 2015 Cascade Business News Accomplished Under 40,” said DeRose. “Sadly, I no longer qualify for the “under 40” part, so I’m really happy it actually happened when it did! For me, this remains a vivid memory of feeling proud to be recognized alongside so many other amazing people in our community.”
- What advice would you give to your former self at the time you were featured as an Accomplished Under 40 Award recipient?
I would tell myself to encourage more people to nominate others for this recognition because of what it meant to me. Central Oregon is home to so many other accomplished individuals deserving of this recognition.
- What has changed the most in Central Oregon since then?
This is a tough question to answer because so much has changed. If I had to pick one thing, I suppose I’d say our infrastructure. Whether that be the opening of OSU-Cascades, the completion of the St. Charles new patient tower or the continued expansion of Redmond’s Roberts Field Airport, we have grown. Knowing what these investments provide our community and seeing them come to life really make me proud to call Central Oregon home.
- How has your career and community involvement changed since you were selected?
Having the opportunity to be involved in our community alongside so many inspirational people motivates me to try and do more every day. For me that has meant volunteering for more responsibility with some of the organizations I am privileged to be a part of. Over the last five years that included the privilege of me serving as the Board Chair for KIDS Center and the president of City Club of Central Oregon. I remain involved with both organizations today because I truly believe in their work. Professionally I have also been given the opportunity to take on an expanded role in also serving Southern Oregon and Eugene/Springfield. This has been a tremendous experience to spend time in other areas of Oregon.
- What did it mean to you to receive the award?
Receiving this award truly meant a great deal to me. Having only been in Bend for a year at that time, this recognition created a feeling of truly being accepted by this amazing community. It was also an amazing experience to share with my family who made the trip to Bend from California specifically to celebrate this moment with me.
- What are some of you proudest accomplishments that make you who you are today?
Hands down my proudest accomplishment is being a husband to my beautiful wife (Janae) and a father to my two amazing children (Brady and Chloe). A close second is having the privilege to be able to live and work in Central Oregon. U.S. Bank made this possible for me and I couldn’t be happier to work alongside such an amazing group of colleagues. I’m fortunate to work in an industry where our primary objective is to support businesses in achieving their dreams. I’m inspired daily by the grit and determination of business owners in our Community that we have the privilege of serving.
- What advice would you give to this year’s — and future — recipients of Accomplished Under 40 Award?
I would encourage everyone to stay involved in their community. There are so many worthy organizations that operate under amazing missions that inspire change and progress. These organizations need the involvement and leadership of our community’s young achievers now more than ever.
- Additional comments?
I want to congratulate this year’s recipients for this recognition and express my sincere thanks for inspiring us with their accomplishments! Every year I am amazed by the talented professionals our community!
