Community West Bank Appoints Hinson M. Thomas as Chief Credit Officer
Community West Bank has appointed Hinson M. Thomas as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer (CCO), effective March 17, 2025. Thomas brings over 30 years of experience in credit risk management, commercial banking and lending, previously serving as EVP, Chief Credit Officer at another California-based community bank.
In his new role, Thomas will oversee the Bank's Credit Administration Division, manage company-wide credit quality, and serve on the Executive Managing Committee. He holds a B.S. in Business Management and MBA from California State University, San Jose, and completed postgraduate studies at Pacific Coast Banking School.
Community West Bank ha nominato Hinson M. Thomas come Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Credit Officer (CCO), con effetto dal 17 marzo 2025. Thomas porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella gestione del rischio di credito, nel settore bancario commerciale e nei prestiti, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di EVP, Chief Credit Officer in un'altra banca comunitaria della California.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Thomas supervisionerà la Divisione Amministrazione Crediti della Banca, gestirà la qualità del credito a livello aziendale e farà parte del Comitato Direttivo Esecutivo. Ha conseguito una laurea in Business Management e un MBA presso la California State University, San Jose, e ha completato studi post-laurea presso la Pacific Coast Banking School.
Community West Bank ha nombrado a Hinson M. Thomas como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Crédito (CCO), con efecto a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. Thomas aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en gestión de riesgos de crédito, banca comercial y préstamos, habiendo ocupado anteriormente el cargo de EVP, Director de Crédito en otro banco comunitario con sede en California.
En su nuevo rol, Thomas supervisará la División de Administración de Créditos del Banco, gestionará la calidad crediticia a nivel de toda la empresa y formará parte del Comité Ejecutivo de Dirección. Tiene una licenciatura en Gestión Empresarial y un MBA de la Universidad Estatal de California, San José, y completó estudios de posgrado en la Pacific Coast Banking School.
Community West Bank는 Hinson M. Thomas를 2025년 3월 17일부터 부사장 겸 최고 신용 책임자(CCO)로 임명했습니다. Thomas는 신용 위험 관리, 상업 은행 및 대출 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 다른 캘리포니아 기반의 커뮤니티 은행에서 EVP, 최고 신용 책임자로 근무했습니다.
새로운 역할에서 Thomas는 은행의 신용 관리 부서를 감독하고, 전사적인 신용 품질을 관리하며, 집행 관리 위원회에서 활동할 것입니다. 그는 샌호세 캘리포니아 주립대학교에서 경영학 학사 및 MBA를 취득했으며, 태평양 해안 은행학교에서 대학원 과정을 마쳤습니다.
Community West Bank a nommé Hinson M. Thomas au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et Responsable du Crédit (CCO), à compter du 17 mars 2025. Thomas apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans la gestion des risques de crédit, la banque commerciale et le prêt, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de EVP, Responsable du Crédit dans une autre banque communautaire basée en Californie.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Thomas supervisera la Division de l'Administration du Crédit de la Banque, gérera la qualité du crédit à l'échelle de l'entreprise et siégera au Comité Exécutif de Direction. Il est titulaire d'une licence en Gestion des Affaires et d'un MBA de l'Université d'État de Californie, San Jose, et a complété des études de troisième cycle à la Pacific Coast Banking School.
Community West Bank hat Hinson M. Thomas zum Executive Vice President und Chief Credit Officer (CCO) ernannt, der am 17. März 2025 in Kraft tritt. Thomas bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Kreditrisikomanagement, im gewerblichen Bankwesen und in der Kreditvergabe mit und war zuvor EVP, Chief Credit Officer bei einer anderen in Kalifornien ansässigen Gemeindebank.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Thomas die Kreditverwaltungsabteilung der Bank leiten, die Kreditqualität im gesamten Unternehmen verwalten und im Executive Management Committee tätig sein. Er hat einen B.S. in Business Management und einen MBA von der California State University, San Jose, und hat postgraduale Studien an der Pacific Coast Banking School abgeschlossen.
- Appointment of seasoned executive with 30+ years of industry experience
- Strong background in credit risk management and commercial banking
- Previous experience as CCO at another California-based community bank
- None.
Thomas brings over 30 years of experience in credit risk management, commercial banking and lending. Most recently, he served as EVP, Chief Credit Officer for a
"We are excited to welcome Hinson, whose exceptional leadership and deep expertise in credit and finance will be key drivers in accelerating our company’s strategic growth," said Kim. "His commitment to collaboration and shared values complement our executive team, and I am confident that, together, we will build on our 45-year legacy of delivering outstanding results and exceeding expectations for our team members, clients, communities and shareholders."
Thomas earned his B.S. in Business Management and MBA from California State University,
About Community West Bancshares and Bank
Community West Bancshares (“Company”) (NASDAQ: CWBC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Community West Bank (“Bank”), are headquartered in
Members of the Company and Bank Board of Directors are: Daniel J. Doyle (Chairman), Robert H. Bartlein (Vice Chairman), James J. Kim (CEO of the Company and President and CEO of the Bank), Martin E. Plourd (President of the Company), Suzanne M. Chadwick, Daniel N. Cunningham, Tom L. Dobyns, F.T. “Tommy” Elliott IV, Robert J. Flautt, James W. Lokey, Andriana D. Majarian, Steven D. McDonald, Dorothea D. Silva, William S. Smittcamp and Kirk B. Stovesand. Louis C. McMurray is Director Emeritus.
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