California Community Bank (OTCBB:CABK), today announced that prominent Encinitas local banker; Don Taylor has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Manager at its new Encinitas Branch. Taylor is a veteran commercial lender and has over 30 years of banking experience in the Encinitas / Carlsbad markets.
Taylor started his banking career with Bank of America and in 1990 joined San Diequito National Bank as Branch Manager and Commercial Lender. After the sale of San Diequito National Bank, he joined Capital Bank of North County and has spent the last 6 years with California Bank & Trust.
“Don’s strong reputation as the area’s premier business banking expert is a perfect addition to our high service and relationship oriented banking philosophy,” commented Larry Hartwig, President and CEO. “He has an excellent history of community involvement and has built many long-term relationships with the Encinitas business community. We are delighted to count him as a member of our team and to have him head this new office.”
Don and his wife have been residents of Encinitas for over 30 years. He is a Member of several Encinitas civic groups, and holds a Business Degree from San Diego State University.
California Community Bank, which commenced operations on August 11, 2003, is headquartered at 1320 West Valley Parkway in Escondido and currently operates 3 branches – Escondido, San Diego, and Vista CA. The new Encinitas Branch will be located at 851 S. Coast Hwy 101 and is expected to open before the end of the second quarter. For more information on the Bank, please visit www.calcommunitybank.com or call 760-888-1000.
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank’s business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of the Bank, its directors or its officers, are “forward looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, the Bank’s performance, regulatory matters and those discussed in filings by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Contacts:
Larry D. Hartwig,
760-888-1001
lhartwig@calcommunitybank.com
or
Don
Taylor, 760-815-5752
dtaylor@calcommunitybank.com
