WHITTIER, Calif., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Friendly Hills Bank today announced changes to its leadership team to better position the company for long-term growth and success. The company added four experienced leaders, further strengthening its infrastructure and growing the team to six members.
Led by Nathan Rogge, President and CEO, the new leadership team is as follows:
- Elizabeth M. Buckingham will continue as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She joined the company in 2006 and has over 35 years of market industry experience. Ms. Buckingham previously served as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager with Bank of Orange County. Previously, she held various positions in corporate banking and community banking at Union Bank, Bank of Industry, Bank of Whittier and First State Bank.
- James Burgess has joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Burgess is a Chartered Public Accountant and Senior Financial Professional with 38 years of industry experience, including six years with a national accounting firm. Most recently, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Bank of Southern California. Previously, he held similar positions at several San Diego banks, including 1st Pacific Bank of California, Bank of Commerce, Rancho Vista National Bank, and San Diego First Bank.
- Robert A. Marshall joined the team as executive vice president and chief credit officer. A seasoned community banker with over 30 years of experience, his most recent association was with Bank of Southern California as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer/Chief Loans Officer. During his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility at several San Diego banks, including Rancho Santa Fe National Bank, La Jolla Bank & Trust, and California Community Bank, where he was founding director of credit, then President and Chief Credit Officer. .
- Azim Sheikh has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer. Mr. Sheikh is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the field of information technology, including IT risk management, information systems auditing and information security. Most recently, he held the position of Director of Information Security at Nano Bank. During his career, he held various positions of increasing responsibility at Ernst & Young, UHY Advisors, DirecTV, Fox Interactive Media and East West Bank, where he served as Senior Vice President, Enterprise IT Risk Management.
- Paulette Silva joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer with over 40 years of local banking experience. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Pacific Enterprise Bank. Previously, Ms. Silva held various positions, each with increasing responsibility, at US Bank, Pacific Century Bank and Pacific Community Credit Union.
“We are proud of the leadership team we have assembled and believe it reflects the Board’s commitment to continue to grow the Bank while continuing to generate value for our customers, communities and shareholders” said Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of Friendly Bank of the Hills. “These leaders bring extensive experience and a proven track record in leading key business functions. Together, we will continue to focus on building Southern California’s first community bank and driving that next level of growth.
To learn more about Friendly Hills Bank, visit friendlyhillsbank.com.
ABOUT FRIENDLY HILLS BANK
Friendly Hills Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Friendly Hills Bancorp (OTC Pink: FHLB), is a growing community bank serving individuals, professionals, and small and medium businesses in Southern California. With a history that spans 16 years, the bank offers a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a wide range of solutions and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Friendly Hills Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit friendlyhillsbank.com or call 562.947.1920.
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