Mr. Babson (age 75) has served on the Board since 2002. He is a Managing Director of Endeavour Capital, a Northwest private equity firm, which he joined in 2002. Prior to joining Endeavour Capital, Mr. Babson was an attorney at Stoel Rives LLP from 1978 to 2002, serving as a partner beginning in 1984 and as chair of the firm from 1999 to 2002. He serves on the boards of several privately held companies, including ATL Technology, LLC, Peninsula Holdco, LLC, and ENTEK Technology Holdings LLC. Mr. Babson brings financial and legal expertise to the Board, and his private equity experience provides Columbia with valuable insights into capital markets, strategic planning, and financial integrity.