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Pacific Valley Bank Expands to Santa Cruz with Addition of Veteran Commercial Banker Dean Austin

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Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) announced its expansion into Santa Cruz with the appointment of Dean Austin as Senior Vice President & Market President. This marks the bank's first presence in the Santa Cruz market, expanding beyond its current operations in Monterey County.

Austin brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience, having previously held officer positions at 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Coast Commercial Bank. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for several local organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Business Council.

Pacific Valley Bank, founded in 2004, currently operates through three full-service locations in Salinas, King City, and Monterey, serving small and medium-sized businesses, agricultural enterprises, non-profit organizations, professional service providers, and individuals.

Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) ha annunciato la sua espansione a Santa Cruz con la nomina di Dean Austin come Vice Presidente Senior e Presidente di Mercato. Questo segna la prima presenza della banca nel mercato di Santa Cruz, ampliando le sue operazioni oltre il Monterey County.

Austin porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel banking commerciale, avendo precedentemente ricoperto ruoli di responsabilità presso 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank e Coast Commercial Bank. Attualmente, serve nel Consiglio di Amministrazione di diverse organizzazioni locali, tra cui il Second Harvest Food Bank della Contea di Santa Cruz, l'Hospice della Contea di Santa Cruz e il Business Council della Contea di Santa Cruz.

Pacific Valley Bank, fondata nel 2004, opera attualmente attraverso tre filiali a servizio completo a Salinas, King City e Monterey, servendo piccole e medie imprese, aziende agricole, organizzazioni non profit, fornitori di servizi professionali e individui.

Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) anunció su expansión en Santa Cruz con el nombramiento de Dean Austin como Vicepresidente Senior y Presidente de Mercado. Esto marca la primera presencia del banco en el mercado de Santa Cruz, expandiendo sus operaciones más allá del Condado de Monterey.

Austin aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en banca comercial, habiendo ocupado anteriormente cargos en 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank y Coast Commercial Bank. Actualmente, forma parte de la Junta Directiva de varias organizaciones locales, incluyendo el Second Harvest Food Bank del Condado de Santa Cruz, Hospice del Condado de Santa Cruz y el Consejo Empresarial del Condado de Santa Cruz.

Pacific Valley Bank, fundado en 2004, actualmente opera a través de tres ubicaciones de servicio completo en Salinas, King City y Monterey, atendiendo a pequeñas y medianas empresas, empresas agrícolas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, proveedores de servicios profesionales e individuos.

퍼시픽 밸리 은행 (OTC: PVBK)딘 오스틴을 시니어 부사장 겸 시장 대통령으로 임명하면서 산타크루즈로의 확장을 발표했습니다. 이는 은행의 산타크루즈 시장에 대한 첫 번째 진출로, 현재 몬터레이 카운티에서의 운영을 넘어서는 것입니다.

오스틴은 상업 은행 경력 25년 이상을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Coast Commercial Bank에서 임원직을 맡았습니다. 현재 그는 산타크루즈 카운티의 세컨드 하베스트 푸드 뱅크, 산타크루즈 카운티의 호스피스, 산타크루즈 카운티 비즈니스 위원회 등 여러 지역 조직의 이사회를 맡고 있습니다.

2004년에 설립된 퍼시픽 밸리 은행은 현재 살리나스, 킹시티, 몬터레이에 위치한 3개의 원스톱 서비스 지점을 통해 운영되며, 중소기업, 농업 기업, 비영리 조직, 전문 서비스 제공업체 및 개인을 지원하고 있습니다.

Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) a annoncé son expansion à Santa Cruz avec la nomination de Dean Austin en tant que Vice-Président Senior et Président du Marché. Cela marque la première présence de la banque sur le marché de Santa Cruz, élargissant ses opérations au-delà du Comté de Monterey.

Austin apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience en banque commerciale, ayant précédemment occupé des postes de direction chez 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank et Coast Commercial Bank. Il siège actuellement au conseil d'administration de plusieurs organisations locales, y compris le Second Harvest Food Bank du Comté de Santa Cruz, l'Hospice du Comté de Santa Cruz et le Conseil des affaires du Comté de Santa Cruz.

Fondée en 2004, Pacific Valley Bank opère actuellement à travers trois agences de services complets à Salinas, King City et Monterey, servant des petites et moyennes entreprises, des exploitations agricoles, des organisations à but non lucratif, des prestataires de services professionnels et des particuliers.

Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) hat seine Expansion nach Santa Cruz mit der Ernennung von Dean Austin zum Senior Vice President und Marktpräsidenten angekündigt. Dies markiert die erste Präsenz der Bank auf dem Markt von Santa Cruz und erweitert die aktuellen Operationen über den Monterey County hinaus.

Austin bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung im kommerziellen Bankgeschäft mit und hatte zuvor Führungspositionen bei 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank und Coast Commercial Bank inne. Aktuell ist er im Vorstand mehrerer lokaler Organisationen tätig, darunter die Second Harvest Food Bank des Santa Cruz County, das Hospice des Santa Cruz County und der Santa Cruz County Business Council.

Die 2004 gegründete Pacific Valley Bank betreibt derzeit drei Filialen in Salinas, King City und Monterey, die kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, landwirtschaftliche Betriebe, gemeinnützige Organisationen, Dienstleister und Einzelpersonen bedienen.

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SALINAS, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK), a leading community business bank serving Monterey County since 2004, announced the expansion of its operations to Santa Cruz with the appointment of Dean Austin as Senior Vice President & Market President. This strategic move marks Pacific Valley Bank's first presence in the Santa Cruz market.

Pacific Valley Bank expands to Santa Cruz County.

"We're thrilled Dean will be joining our team as we extend our winning spirit of 'Let's Get This Done' to the Santa Cruz business community," says Sandi Eason, President & Chief Operating Officer. "His extensive experience and deep connections in the local business community make him the ideal person to lead our expansion into Santa Cruz."

Austin brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience to Pacific Valley Bank, with a proven track record of serving the unique needs of local businesses and entrepreneurs. Prior to joining Pacific Valley Bank, Austin served in officer positions with 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Coast Commercial Bank.

"Joining Pacific Valley Bank as the Market President of Santa Cruz is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to our community's growth and financial well-being. I am passionate about building strong relationships and providing exceptional service to our clients."

A native of Santa Cruz, Austin values community involvement and actively participates in local nonprofit organizations and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, and the Santa Cruz County Business Council. He also served on the boards of Dominican Hospital Foundation, Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, and Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Founded in 2004 by local business leaders seeking to create a bank that truly understands and serves the local business landscape, Pacific Valley Bank has established itself as a trusted financial partner in Monterey County. The bank operates through three full-service locations in Salinas, King City, and Monterey, providing comprehensive banking solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, agricultural enterprises, non-profit organizations, professional service providers, and individuals.
Pacific Valley Bank's commitment to local leadership sets it apart, with area business leaders serving on its board of directors and executive team, including multiple generations of local residents in key leadership positions. This deep-rooted local presence enables the bank to make informed decisions that support and strengthen the regional economy.

About Pacific Valley Bank 
Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) is a full-service community business bank headquartered in Salinas, California. The bank is dedicated to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth in the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.pacificvalleybank.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sandi Eason, President & Chief Operating Officer
Pacific Valley Bank
831-771-4368
Sandi.Eason@pacificvalleybank.com

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FAQ

What is Pacific Valley Bank's (PVBK) expansion strategy for Santa Cruz?

Pacific Valley Bank is expanding into Santa Cruz by appointing Dean Austin as Senior Vice President & Market President, marking their first presence in the Santa Cruz market beyond their existing Monterey County operations.

Who is leading PVBK's Santa Cruz market expansion in 2025?

Dean Austin has been appointed as Senior Vice President & Market President to lead Pacific Valley Bank's expansion into the Santa Cruz market.

How many branches does Pacific Valley Bank (PVBK) currently operate?

Pacific Valley Bank currently operates three full-service locations in Salinas, King City, and Monterey.

What markets does Pacific Valley Bank (PVBK) serve as of 2025?

Pacific Valley Bank serves Monterey County through branches in Salinas, King City, and Monterey, and is now expanding into Santa Cruz County.

What experience does PVBK's new Santa Cruz Market President bring?

Dean Austin brings over 25 years of commercial banking experience, having held officer positions at 1st Capital Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Coast Commercial Bank, along with extensive community involvement in Santa Cruz.

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