Seasoned Banking Group to Advance Regional Business Development, Delivering Same Personal Attention and Wealth of Knowledge That Defines Bank
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced it has furthered its expansion into the Orange County market. The Bank has continued to grow its presence across Southern California and, with the full Orange County team in place, is well-positioned to deliver unparalleled service and exceptional banking solutions to more communities throughout the region.
"The Orange County team possesses deep experience and a proven track record of developing strong banking relationships and providing the same exceptional service for which 1st Century Bank is known," said Jason DiNapoli, CEO and President of 1st Century Bank. "We are excited to continue to accelerate our growth and enhance 1st Century Bank's strong reputation in Orange County and Southern California by delivering a high-touch, personalized banking experience to an expanded client base."
Vice Presidents and Senior Managing Directors Joanne Stockdale and Chris Croswell co-lead the Orange County team bringing more than 40 years of combined experience with bespoke banking solutions and extensive knowledge of the Orange County community. Stockdale has been providing community-centric private banking solutions for over 25 years, with nearly 20 years as a Managing Director at the former First Republic Bank. Croswell brings over 15 years of experience in managing client relationships, including 11 years as a Senior Managing Director at the former First Republic Bank, and specializes in serving the business and private banking needs of high-net-worth individuals.
Stockdale and Croswell bring with them a team of bankers to support the Bank's business development efforts across the region including Paul Cortez as Vice President, Senior Preferred Banker, Scott Eldridge as Assistant Vice President, Senior Preferred Banker, Heather Clemmer as Assistant Vice President, Associate Relationship Manager, Amy Wong, as Assistant Vice President, Senior Preferred Banker, and Magdalena Seabold as Senior Client Consultant.
About 1st Century Bank
1st Century Bank is a division of MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation. A combination of private ownership, a strong capital base and local-market focus and expertise allows 1st Century Bank to provide greater scale and opportunity for its clientele. 1st Century Bank's exceptional service model provides the flexible, local decision-making that distinguishes it in the Southern California market.
Contacts
Derek Caswell
405.767.7475
dcaswell@1cbank.com
