First Pacific Bank Named 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalist

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First Pacific Bank (FPBC) has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California. The recognition highlights the bank's commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in marketplace operations.

The selection process evaluated companies across four key categories: Character, Culture, Customers, and Community. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on September 9, 2025. First Pacific Bank's President and CEO Nathan Rogge emphasized the company's dedication to ethical decision-making and strong client relationships as fundamental principles of their business operations.

Recognition Highlights First Pacific Bank’s Commitment to Integrity

WHITTIER, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB) has named First Pacific Bank as a finalist for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity.

“We are honored to be named a finalist for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics,” said Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of First Pacific Bank. “At the heart of great banking are strong relationships and ethical decision-making—principles that have guided our work from the beginning. This recognition from the BBB reflects our team’s commitment to doing what’s right for our clients, our communities, and each other. Integrity isn’t just a value for us, it’s a guiding principle for how we do business every day. I want to thank our employees—their dedication to doing the right thing is what truly earned this honor.”

BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the highest honors BBB bestows upon a company, and is designed to highlight outstanding ethical businesses. Finalists are selected by an independent panel of volunteer community leaders based on criteria established by the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.

All finalists completed an evaluation where they demonstrated their commitment to ethics and trust in four categories: Character, Culture, Customers, and Community. Finalists have illustrated the character of their organization’s leadership, how an authentic culture is being fostered, how the company prioritizes its relationship with customers, and the impact the organization is making in its community.

“In a world where shortcuts are easy and ethics aren’t always front and center, these finalists prove that integrity is not only possible - it’s powerful. We’re proud to shine a light on companies that show us how business can be both successful and impactful,” Kindra Maples, Senior Director of Strategic Engagement.

One winner from each category will be announced at an awards show on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. For a complete list of this year’s BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists, visit torch awards.bbb community.org.

About First Pacific Bank
First Pacific Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Pacific Bancorp (OTCID: FPBC) and is a growing community bank catering to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses throughout Southern California. Since opening in 2006, the Bank has offered a personalized approach, access to decision makers, a broad range of solutions, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. First Pacific Bank operates locations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and the Inland Empire. For more information, visit firstpacbank.com or call 888.BNK.AT.FPB.

About Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California
Better Business Bureau (BBB) has empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust for more than 110 years. In 2024, people turned to BBB.org more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 5.5 million businesses, and 725,000 times for BBB charity reports on 12,000 local and national charities. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California serves Greater Arizona and Southern, Central and Inland California, providing critical tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products, event and meeting spaces. Our objective expertise educates the community on ethical behavior in the marketplace and how businesses can build trust.

Contacts Investor Relations Contact        Jim Burgess                              858.461.7302                           jburgess@firstpacbank.com

Media Relations Contact Amanda Conover 858.461.7308 aconover@firstpacbank.com

FAQ

What is the significance of First Pacific Bank (FPBC) being named a BBB Torch Awards finalist?

Being named a finalist for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the highest honors bestowed by the Better Business Bureau, recognizing First Pacific Bank's commitment to ethical business practices and integrity.

When will the 2025 BBB Torch Awards winners be announced?

The winners of the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics will be announced at an awards show on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

What criteria were used to select First Pacific Bank (FPBC) as a finalist?

First Pacific Bank was evaluated based on four key categories: Character (leadership), Culture (fostering authenticity), Customers (relationship prioritization), and Community (organizational impact).

Who is the current CEO of First Pacific Bank (FPBC)?

Nathan Rogge serves as the President and CEO of First Pacific Bank.