The board of directors of Community National Bank and Community Bancorp promoted Christopher L. Caldwell to the position of president and CEO following the retirement of Kathy Austin, who served in these positions until Dec. 31. read more

JAN 2, 2025 - 5:52 am

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Johnny Lee, currently president and chief banking officer of Royal Business Bank, will be appointed as president of RBB Bancorp, president and CEO of the bank and a director of the company and bank. read more

DEC 24, 2024 - 5:52 am

Bennington Financial, an organization in the brokered commercial vehicle and equipment leasing market in Canada and wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable Bank, appointed Ashley Yantzi president and CEO following the retirement Troy Campbell. read more

DEC 20, 2024 - 5:25 am

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association board of directors appointed James Viola to lead the association as the next president and CEO starting in the spring of 2025 as current president and CEO, Pete Bunce, is set to retire after 20 years at the helm. read more

DEC 13, 2024 - 5:54 am

After 23 years as founder and CEO, Dave Schaefer has decided to transition into the role of chairman of Orion First. Mark Johnson has assumed the role of CEO. Orion also promoted Jenny Wood to the role of chief client experience officer. read more

DEC 11, 2024 - 5:56 am

MUFG, a financial group, made executive leadership changes within its securities business. Denis McHugh has been appointed CEO; Charles Green, Jr., joined the firm as chief risk officer. read more

DEC 9, 2024 - 5:53 am

First Foundation appointed Thomas C. Shafer as its CEO. Shafer’s appointment follows the retirement of Scott F. Kavanaugh, who has served the company as CEO since 2009 and as a member of the board of directors since 2007. read more

NOV 25, 2024 - 5:53 am

Encina Lender Finance made several senior executive promotions and key new hires to support its next stage of growth. read more

OCT 10, 2024 - 6:13 am

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has appointed Jim Higginbotham as its new CEO. With more than 30 years of experience in the commercial finance industry, Higginbotham brings a wealth of knowledge to the leadership role. read more

OCT 8, 2024 - 6:26 am

Stonebriar Commercial Finance appointed Nicholas Sandler as CEO, succeeding fellow co-founder Dave B. Fate, who is stepping down after more than nine years of distinguished leadership. read more

OCT 1, 2024 - 5:56 am

TD Bank’s CEO, Bharat Masrani, intends to retire on April 10, 2025 after 38 years at the bank and more than a decade as CEO. Following his retirement as CEO, Masrani will continue to serve as an advisor to the bank until Oct. 31, 2025. read more

SEP 23, 2024 - 6:09 am

Daimler Truck North America appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9. read more

SEP 17, 2024 - 6:12 am

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September 2024

PCB Financial and Northern California Bancorp completed a transaction under which the two entities have merged. NCB and its wholly owned subsidiary Monterey County Bank (MCB) are now wholly owned subsidiaries of PCB. read more

AUG 27, 2024 - 6:10 am

OP Bancorp, the holding company of Open Bank, expects to make several personnel changes associated with the implementation of its leadership succession plan. These changes are to commence immediately and will be completed no later than June 30, 2025. read more

AUG 26, 2024 - 5:54 am