Umpqua Holdings Corporation has elected Peggy Fowler as chair of the board. Fowler has served on the company's board of directors since April 2009. She will succeed Allyn Ford as the company's board chair, and as chair of Umpqua Bank's board, following her election at Umpqua's annual meeting in April, 2012. Fowler most recently served as the chief executive officer for Portland General Electric. Additionally, Bryan Timm has been appointed vice chair. Timm has served on Umpqua's board since 2004. Since May 2008, Mr. Timm has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Columbia Sportswear Company.