Business Partner Highlight: Elise Bouneff
Elise Bouneff is a Senior Vice President at Heritage Bank and she has worked in financial services for more than 30 years, mostly in senior leadership positions. She works with businesses, nonprofits, professional firms, public entities, and law firms to help develop banking solutions that meet their specific needs. Her area of commercial banking expertise focuses on maximizing cash flow using tools such as electronic payments for both receivables and payables, maximizing return on excess cash, and creating efficient information reporting. In her community, she supports and volunteers at a number of local organizations.
Q: How did you hear about SVP Portland?
I’ve known about, respected, and admired SVP Portland for many years because I am active as a volunteer and business partner with nonprofits in the Portland area. SVP has a wonderful reputation. I am honored to be affiliated with the Partnership, as is Heritage Bank.
Q: Why did you join SVP?
Heritage Bank focuses on serving and supporting nonprofits as both a financial institution and community partner. SVP’s model is compelling because we can join with like-minded businesses and individuals throughout Portland to focus on an issue together for greater impact.
Q: In what other ways are you engaged in the community?
I support and volunteer at a number of local organizations. I serve as the board treasurer, executive committee member, and finance committee chair for Camp Fire Columbia. I am the board secretary, executive committee member, and revenue enhancement committee chair for the Oregon Law Association. I also serve as the board treasurer and finance and audit committee chair for the Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association. I support Raphael House as a finance and audit committee member.
Q: In general, what motivates you in life?
Fully participating in my community, in my work, and with my family and friends.
Q: What is one thing that can instantly make your day better?
My pups instantly make my day better – they greet me each morning like it’s the best day ever!
