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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 18pt"><B>FORM&nbsp;8-K</B></FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d)&nbsp;of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 30, 2012</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CASCADE BANCORP</B></P>

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its charter)</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 32%; vertical-align: top; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Oregon</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 2%; vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 32%; vertical-align: top; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">000-23322</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 32%; vertical-align: top; font-weight: bold; text-align: center">93-1034484</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">(State or other jurisdiction of</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">(Commission File Number)</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">(IRS Employer</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">incorporation)</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">Identification No.)</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>1100 NW Wall Street</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Bend, Oregon 97701</B></P>

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(Zip Code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>(541) 385-6205</B></P>

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area code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Check the appropriate box below if the Form&nbsp;8-K filing
is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings 2">&#163;</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>

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material pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>

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communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b)&nbsp;under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</P>

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communications pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c)&nbsp;under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Item 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;
Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">On April 30, 2012, Daniel Lee began serving as Executive Vice
President, Chief Credit Officer of Cascade Bancorp (NASDAQ: CACB) (&ldquo;Bancorp&rdquo;) and Bank of the Cascades (the &ldquo;Bank&rdquo;),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bancorp (Bancorp and the Bank collectively, the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;).</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Mr. Lee most recently served as Senior Vice President and acting
chief credit officer of Star Financial Bank, a privately owned bank with approximately $2 billion of assets. From 2009 to 2011,
Mr. Lee served in a senior marketing and underwriting role as Vice President of Lake City Bank. From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Lee was
a Regional Chief Credit Officer at Regions Bank, where he had direct responsibility for lending activities in three states and
oversaw loan commitments of approximately $4 billion. From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Lee was at Irwin Union Bank where, as Market Executive,
he was responsible for all retail and commercial bank lines of business in Indianapolis and managed approximately $1 billion in
loan commitments and 75 employees in offices throughout central Indiana. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Lee served as the Chief Credit
Officer of Union Federal Bank.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Mr. Lee is currently 55 years of age. His annualized base salary
will be $225,000. He will receive $25,000 of restricted stock after he begins employment, all of which will vest on the third anniversary
of the grant date. In addition, Mr. Lee will receive relocation assistance of $25,000 as part of his employment compensation package,
and the Company has agreed to assist him with temporary housing rent or lease payments up to $9,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Lee will also
be eligible to participate in the Company&rsquo;s Cash Incentive Plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;The annual target incentive bonus opportunity
will be 40% of his base salary, contingent upon meeting established company, department and individual goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional
incentive compensation may be earned for maximum level performance and achievement of annual goals, up to a maximum total annual
cash incentive opportunity of 150% of the annual target incentive amount, or 60% of Mr. Lee&rsquo;s base salary.&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition, based upon the achievement of the Company&rsquo;s performance goals and individual goals, Mr. Lee will be eligible to
participate in the Company&rsquo;s Equity Incentive Plan. The annual target equity bonus will be 40% of his base salary.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>ITEM 8.01 Other Events.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">On May 4, 2012, Bancorp issued a press release announcing it
filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and the appointment of Daniel Lee as Executive Vice
President, Chief Credit Officer. A copy of the press release is included with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 4,
2012</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Date: May 4, 2012&nbsp;</P>

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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">CASCADE BANCORP</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><U>/s/ Gregory D. Newton&#9;</U></P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Gregory D. Newton</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">EVP/Chief Financial Officer</P></TD></TR>
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 30, 2012
CASCADE BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Oregon
000-23322
93-1034484
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
Identification No.)
1100 NW Wall Street
Bend, Oregon 97701
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(541) 385-6205
(Registrant's telephone number, including
area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing
is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
£
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
£
Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
£
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
£
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;
Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 30, 2012, Daniel Lee began serving as Executive Vice
President, Chief Credit Officer of Cascade Bancorp (NASDAQ: CACB) ("Bancorp") and Bank of the Cascades (the "Bank"),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bancorp (Bancorp and the Bank collectively, the "Company").
Mr. Lee most recently served as Senior Vice President and acting
chief credit officer of Star Financial Bank, a privately owned bank with approximately $2 billion of assets. From 2009 to 2011,
Mr. Lee served in a senior marketing and underwriting role as Vice President of Lake City Bank. From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Lee was
a Regional Chief Credit Officer at Regions Bank, where he had direct responsibility for lending activities in three states and
oversaw loan commitments of approximately $4 billion. From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Lee was at Irwin Union Bank where, as Market Executive,
he was responsible for all retail and commercial bank lines of business in Indianapolis and managed approximately $1 billion in
loan commitments and 75 employees in offices throughout central Indiana. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Lee served as the Chief Credit
Officer of Union Federal Bank.
Mr. Lee is currently 55 years of age. His annualized base salary
will be $225,000. He will receive $25,000 of restricted stock after he begins employment, all of which will vest on the third anniversary
of the grant date. In addition, Mr. Lee will receive relocation assistance of $25,000 as part of his employment compensation package,
and the Company has agreed to assist him with temporary housing rent or lease payments up to $9,000.  Mr. Lee will also
be eligible to participate in the Company's Cash Incentive Plan.  The annual target incentive bonus opportunity
will be 40% of his base salary, contingent upon meeting established company, department and individual goals.  Additional
incentive compensation may be earned for maximum level performance and achievement of annual goals, up to a maximum total annual
cash incentive opportunity of 150% of the annual target incentive amount, or 60% of Mr. Lee's base salary.  In
addition, based upon the achievement of the Company's performance goals and individual goals, Mr. Lee will be eligible to
participate in the Company's Equity Incentive Plan. The annual target equity bonus will be 40% of his base salary.
ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
On May 4, 2012, Bancorp issued a press release announcing it
filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and the appointment of Daniel Lee as Executive Vice
President, Chief Credit Officer. A copy of the press release is included with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 4,
2012
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized
Date: May 4, 2012
CASCADE BANCORP
/s/ Gregory D. Newton
Gregory D. Newton
EVP/Chief Financial Officer
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