Samantha Sandford

Company: Columbia Credit Union
How did you first hear about CREW Portland?: Prior CREW events
What motivated you to join CREW Portland?: I believe in promoting women to further their careers in commercial real estate and related fields. Looking forward to expanding my network of CRE related individuals.
How did you get here?: Been working at banks and credit unions for over 25 years. I started out in college as a teller and have held various positions but majority of my career has been in commercial lending.
Tell us something we didn't know about you?: I like to spend my time on horseback, preferably up in the mountains. And I like to swim with sharks!
If you could describe yourself in three words what would they be?: Banker, Equestrian, Authentic
Favorite Travel Destination?: It is my goal to ride the PCT on horseback from the Oregon southern border to the Washington northern border (in stages). So far I am only about 1/8th of the way so I have a lot left to do.
What is one goal you would like to achieve through CREW?: Making some great connections with fellow CRE individuals and furthering my involvement in the industry.