Mission Bank Announces Expansion to Fresno, California
Mission Bank is entering the Fresno market, extending its locally focused, relationship banking model across more of California’s Central Valley.
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Mission Bank (MSBC) plans to expand into Fresno, California, opening a new Business Banking Center in the coming months.
The Fresno team will be led by Regional President Lo B. Nestman, a 25-year banking veteran, joined by Deep Gill, Manny Quintana, and Sergio Salas, who together have 70 years of experience, including 45 years in the Greater Fresno area. The Fresno office will complement existing business banking centers in Visalia, Shafter, the Greater Bakersfield Area, and locations in San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. Founded in 1998 in Bakersfield, Mission Bank has grown to $2.1 billion in assets and emphasizes local decision making and high-touch relationship banking.
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- Expansion into Fresno with a new Business Banking Center and experienced local team
- Bank has grown to $2.1 billion in assets since its 1998 founding
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"It's an exciting time at Mission Bank." says Chief Banking Officer Bryan Easterly. "In an industry where community banks are being acquired and locally based banks with centralized decision-making are disappearing, Mission is doubling down on the
The new
"It's important to us that decision making remains local and that our customers have the high-touch personal service they need to run their businesses smoothly." says Easterly. "That's why we've brought such a seasoned
Nestman is excited to bring that experience to Mission. "Mission Bank has built an outstanding reputation for relationship banking, local decision making, and a genuine commitment to the businesses and communities it serves. I am looking forward to working alongside and building an incredibly talented team as we continue to grow the bank, deepen our relationships, and create new opportunities throughout the region."
Mission Bank was founded in 1998 in
"High-touch customer service is at the core of our business model." says Antongiovanni. "Our Relationship Managers and Business Bankers provide a direct, single point of contact for each business owner, decisions are made by the local team, and together we fuel and grow vibrant and prosperous communities. We are excited to bring this business model to
About the Team
Nestman comes with over 25 years of experience in the banking industry. He brought his expertise to
Relationship Manager Deep Gill spent five years in the Navy as an Operations Specialist before transitioning to banking in 2012. He's been building relationships in the
Business Banker Manny Quintana began work in the banking industry in 2009; he has extensive experience with bank operations, wealth management, and business development.
Business Banker Sergio Salas has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Fresno. He's worked in business banking since 2013 with a focus on community outreach, treasury management, and relationship development.
About Mission Bancorp
Mission Bancorp is the parent holding company of Mission Bank and Mission Bank 1031 Exchange. Headquartered in Bakersfield California, with locations in Bakersfield, Shafter, Lancaster, Ventura, Westlake Village, San Luis Obispo, Templeton and Visalia, Mission is currently
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