Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer since bank was organized in 1998. From 1989 to 1997, Mr. Hickel served in various capacities in executive management and credit administration for several community banks located in Southern California. Prior to that, he was a senior bank examiner with the California Department of Financial Institutions where he gained valuable experience in community banking. He joined the Department in 1981. Mr. Hickel received his B.A. degree in Business Administration from Washington State University, and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. |