1st Capital Bancorp, a more than $1 billion asset bank holding company and parent company of 1st Capital Bank, appointed Jeff Mercer chief credit officer, effective July 1. In addition, the company named Jon Ditlevsen chief lending officer, adding to his previous responsibilities as president.

Mercer previously served as 1st Capital Bank’s deputy chief credit officer. Mercer’s 29-year career in commercial banking includes several leadership positions in both lending and credit operations at Bank of America, Rabbo Bank and Community West Bank.