California Bank of Commerce Names Michele Wirfel Chief Operating Officer
California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a subsidiary of California BanCorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), has announced the promotion of Michele Wirfel to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 20, 2024. Wirfel succeeds Thomas Sa, who has left to pursue other opportunities. With over 30 years of banking experience, Wirfel previously served as Chief Banking Officer at California Bank of Commerce for six years prior to its recent merger with Bank of Southern California on July 31, 2024.
CEO Steven Shelton expressed confidence in Wirfel's appointment, citing her dedication, hard work, and leadership ability. Wirfel's extensive experience includes various management positions at California Bank of Commerce since its inception in 2007, as well as roles at Scott Valley Bank and Civicbank of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Chico.
California Bank of Commerce, N.A., una sussidiaria di California BanCorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), ha annunciato la promozione di Michele Wirfel a Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Operating Officer, con effetto dal 20 settembre 2024. Wirfel succede a Thomas Sa, che ha deciso di perseguire altre opportunità. Con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario, Wirfel ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Banking Officer presso California Bank of Commerce per sei anni prima della recente fusione con Bank of Southern California avvenuta il 31 luglio 2024.
Il CEO Steven Shelton ha espresso fiducia nella nomina di Wirfel, citando la sua dedizione, il duro lavoro e la capacità di leadership. L'ampia esperienza di Wirfel include vari ruoli di gestione presso California Bank of Commerce sin dalla sua creazione nel 2007, così come incarichi presso Scott Valley Bank e Civicbank of Commerce. Ha conseguito una laurea in Business Administration e Finance presso la California State University, Chico.
California Bank of Commerce, N.A., una subsidiaria de California BanCorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), ha anunciado la promoción de Michele Wirfel a Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora de Operaciones, con efecto a partir del 20 de septiembre de 2024. Wirfel sucede a Thomas Sa, quien ha dejado su puesto para buscar otras oportunidades. Con más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector bancario, Wirfel ocupó anteriormente el cargo de Directora de Banca en California Bank of Commerce durante seis años antes de la reciente fusión con Bank of Southern California el 31 de julio de 2024.
El CEO Steven Shelton expresó su confianza en el nombramiento de Wirfel, citando su dedicación, esfuerzo y capacidad de liderazgo. La extensa experiencia de Wirfel incluye varios cargos de gestión en California Bank of Commerce desde su creación en 2007, así como roles en Scott Valley Bank y Civicbank of Commerce. Tiene una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas y Finanzas por la California State University, Chico.
캘리포니아 상업은행(N.A.), 캘리포니아 BanCorp(나스닥: BCAL)의 자회사,는 2024년 9월 20일부터 Michele Wirfel을 부사장 겸 최고운영책임자로 승진시키겠다고 발표했습니다. Wirfel은 다른 기회를 추구하기 위해 사임한 Thomas Sa를 대신하게 됩니다. 30년 이상의 은행 경험을 가진 Wirfel은 최근 2024년 7월 31일 Southern California Bank와의 합병 이전, 캘리포니아 상업은행에서 6년 동안 최고 은행 책임자로 재직했습니다.
CEO Steven Shelton은 Wirfel의 임명에 대한 신뢰를 표하며, 그녀의 헌신과 근면, 리더십 능력을 언급했습니다. Wirfel의 광범위한 경험은 2007년 설립 이래 캘리포니아 상업은행의 다양한 관리직을 포함하며, Scott Valley Bank 및 Civicbank of Commerce에서도 역할을 했습니다. 그녀는 캘리포니아 주립대학 치코 캠퍼스에서 경영학 및 금융학 학사 학위를 받았습니다.
California Bank of Commerce, N.A., une filiale de California BanCorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), a annoncé la promotion de Michele Wirfel au poste de Vice-présidente exécutive et Directrice des opérations, à compter du 20 septembre 2024. Wirfel succède à Thomas Sa, qui a quitté son poste pour explorer d'autres opportunités. Forte de plus de 30 ans d'expérience bancaire, Wirfel a précédemment occupé le poste de Responsable bancaire à California Bank of Commerce pendant six ans avant sa récente fusion avec Bank of Southern California le 31 juillet 2024.
Le PDG Steven Shelton a exprimé sa confiance dans la nomination de Wirfel, évoquant son dévouement, son travail acharné et sa capacité de leadership. L'expérience étendue de Wirfel comprend divers postes de direction à California Bank of Commerce depuis sa création en 2007, ainsi que des rôles chez Scott Valley Bank et Civicbank of Commerce. Elle est titulaire d'un Bachelor of Science en Administration des affaires et en Finance de la California State University, Chico.
Die California Bank of Commerce, N.A., eine Tochtergesellschaft der California BanCorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), hat die Beförderung von Michele Wirfel zur Executive Vice President und Chief Operating Officer bekannt gegeben, die am 20. September 2024 in Kraft tritt. Wirfel tritt die Nachfolge von Thomas Sa an, der das Unternehmen verlassen hat, um andere Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen. Mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung im Bankwesen war Wirfel zuvor sechs Jahre lang Chief Banking Officer bei der California Bank of Commerce, bevor sie am 31. Juli 2024 mit der Bank von Southern California fusionierte.
CEO Steven Shelton äußerte Vertrauen in Wirfels Ernennung und verwies auf ihr Engagement, ihre harte Arbeit und ihre Führungskompetenz. Wirfels umfassende Erfahrung umfasst verschiedene Managementpositionen bei der California Bank of Commerce seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 2007 sowie Tätigkeiten bei Scott Valley Bank und Civicbank of Commerce. Sie hat einen Bachelor of Science in Betriebswirtschaft und Finanzen von der California State University, Chico.
- Promotion of experienced executive Michele Wirfel to COO
- Successful completion of merger with Bank of Southern California on July 31, 2024
- Departure of previous COO Thomas Sa
San Diego, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Bank of Commerce, N.A. (the “Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BCAL), announces the promotion of Michele Wirfel to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Bank as of September 20, 2024. Wirfel succeeds Thomas Sa who has stepped down to pursue opportunities outside the organization. Wirfel will report to Chief Executive Officer Steven Shelton and serve out of the Bank’s Walnut Creek office.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Michele Wirfel to Chief Operating Officer,” said Steven Shelton, Chief Executive Officer of California Bank of Commerce and California BanCorp. “She brings more than 30 years of banking experience to this position, and I have had the pleasure of working with her over many of those years, during which she has demonstrated her dedication, hard work, and leadership ability. She brings a wealth of banking experience to this position, and we are delighted to have her serve as our Chief Operating Officer. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Thomas Sa for the role he played in our recent merger and subsequent integration. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Wirfel served as Chief Banking Officer at California Bank of Commerce for six years prior to its merger with Bank of Southern California on July 31, 2024. She served in various other roles with the predecessor California Bank of Commerce since its inception in 2007, holding various management positions. Prior to 2007, Wirfel served four years as a Senior Vice President of Scott Valley Bank and 12 years in various management roles with Civicbank of Commerce, including Senior Vice President and Regional Manager.
Wirfel earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Chico.
About California BanCorp
California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States (the “Bank”) and regulated by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Bank offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving Northern and Southern California. The Bank’s solutions-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. Additional information is available at www.bankcbc.com.
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