CalPrivate Bank Appoints Kathy Moe Lonowski to the CalPrivate Bank Board
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM) has announced the appointment of Kathy Moe Lonowski to its subsidiary bank's board of directors. Lonowski brings extensive experience from her distinguished career in financial services, notably serving as Regional Director for the FDIC San Francisco Region, where she supervised over 350 financial institutions managing nearly $1 trillion in assets.
The appointment strengthens CalPrivate Bank's leadership with Lonowski's expertise in regulatory compliance, operational risk, digital banking, payment services, commercial real estate, information technology, and anti-money laundering. The strategic addition aligns with the bank's commitment to expansion in digital systems, new technologies, and market growth.
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM) ha annunciato la nomina di Kathy Moe Lonowski nel consiglio di amministrazione della sua banca controllata. Lonowski apporta una vasta esperienza maturata nella sua carriera nei servizi finanziari, in particolare come Regional Director per la FDIC nella regione di San Francisco, dove ha supervisione su oltre 350 istituti finanziari con quasi 1.000 miliardi di dollari di attivi.
La nomina rafforza la leadership di CalPrivate Bank grazie alle competenze di Lonowski in materia di conformità regolamentare, gestione del rischio operativo, banking digitale, servizi di pagamento, credito commerciale immobiliare, tecnologia informatica e antiriciclaggio. Questa scelta strategica è coerente con l'impegno della banca verso l'espansione dei sistemi digitali, l'adozione di nuove tecnologie e la crescita sul mercato.
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Kathy Moe Lonowski en la junta directiva de su banco subsidiario. Lonowski aporta amplia experiencia de su destacada carrera en servicios financieros, especialmente como Regional Director para la FDIC en la región de San Francisco, donde supervisó a más de 350 instituciones financieras con cerca de 1 billón de dólares en activos.
El nombramiento refuerza el liderazgo de CalPrivate Bank con la experiencia de Lonowski en cumplimiento regulatorio, riesgo operativo, banca digital, servicios de pago, bienes raíces comerciales, tecnología de la información y prevención de lavado de dinero. Esta incorporación estratégica está alineada con el compromiso del banco con la expansión de sistemas digitales, nuevas tecnologías y crecimiento de mercado.
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM)는 자회사 은행의 이사회에 Kathy Moe Lonowski를 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Lonowski는 금융 서비스 분야에서의 탁월한 경력을 바탕으로 풍부한 경험을 제공하며, 특히 FDIC 샌프란시스코 지역의 Regional Director로서 거의 1조 달러 규모의 자산을 보유한 350개 이상의 금융기관을 감독한 바 있습니다.
이번 임명은 규제 준수, 운영 리스크, 디지털 뱅킹, 결제 서비스, 상업용 부동산, 정보기술 및 자금세탁방지 분야에서의 Lonowski의 전문성을 통해 CalPrivate Bank의 리더십을 강화합니다. 이 전략적 보강은 은행이 디지털 시스템, 신기술 도입 및 시장 성장에 전념하고 있음을 반영합니다.
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM) a annoncé la nomination de Kathy Moe Lonowski au conseil d'administration de sa banque filiale. Lonowski apporte une vaste expérience acquise au cours d'une carrière distinguée dans les services financiers, notamment en tant que Regional Director pour la FDIC dans la région de San Francisco, où elle a supervisé plus de 350 institutions financières gérant près de 1 000 milliards de dollars d'actifs.
Cette nomination renforce la direction de CalPrivate Bank grâce à l'expertise de Lonowski en matière de conformité réglementaire, de risque opérationnel, de banque numérique, de services de paiement, d'immobilier commercial, de technologies de l'information et de lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent. Cet ajout stratégique s'inscrit dans l'engagement de la banque à développer ses systèmes numériques, adopter de nouvelles technologies et étendre sa présence sur le marché.
CalPrivate Bank (OTCQX:PBAM) hat die Ernennung von Kathy Moe Lonowski in den Vorstand seiner Tochterbank bekanntgegeben. Lonowski bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen aus ihrer langjährigen Tätigkeit im Finanzsektor mit, insbesondere als Regional Director für die FDIC in der Region San Francisco, wo sie mehr als 350 Finanzinstitute mit nahezu 1 Billion US-Dollar an Vermögenswerten beaufsichtigte.
Die Ernennung stärkt die Führung von CalPrivate Bank durch Lonowskis Fachwissen in den Bereichen regulatorische Compliance, operationelles Risiko, digitales Banking, Zahlungsdienstleistungen, gewerbliche Immobilien, Informationstechnologie und Geldwäschebekämpfung. Diese strategische Ergänzung steht im Einklang mit dem Engagement der Bank für den Ausbau digitaler Systeme, neuer Technologien und Marktentwicklung.
- Addition of former FDIC Regional Director with oversight of $1 trillion in assets brings significant regulatory expertise
- Strategic strengthening of board expertise in digital banking, risk management, and technology as bank plans expansion
- Enhanced governance capabilities through appointment of experienced financial industry leader
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (OTCQX:PBAM), (“Company”) and CalPrivate Bank (“Bank”) announced today the appointment of Kathy Moe Lonowski to the board of its subsidiary, CalPrivate Bank.
Ms. Lonowski brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in financial services, regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance, making her an invaluable asset to the Bank’s strategic leadership.
Ms. Lonowski is an accomplished financial industry leader with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, operational risk, digital banking, payment services, commercial real estate, information technology, and anti-money laundering. She has spent much of her career in senior executive roles, including more than a decade as Regional Director for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) San Francisco Region, where she oversaw supervision of over 350 financial institutions with nearly
When asked about the opportunity to join the Board, Ms. Lonowski said, “I am honored to join the Board of Directors at CalPrivate Bank, where the commitment to its Clients and Communities reflects the highest standard of banking. CalPrivate Bank demonstrates how banking can be both personal and powerful, and I look forward to contributing to its vision of personalized service with long-term growth.”
“Kathy is an exciting addition to our Board,” said Rick Sowers, President & CEO of the Bank. “In our years of interacting with each other, she has consistently demonstrated her skills as an insightful and balanced leader. Clearly Kathy’s industry knowledge, regulatory and risk management experience, and technology expertise will enhance our Board and bring tremendous value to the Company.”
Chairman Isakow added, “We are delighted to welcome Kathy Lonowski to the CalPrivate Bank Board. Kathy brings exceptional experience from her career as a top executive at the FDIC and her leadership roles on several highly respected financial and nonprofit boards. Her deep expertise in risk mitigation, financial analysis, change management, and strategic governance will be an invaluable addition to our high performing Bank as we expand our digital systems, introduce new technologies and enter new markets to benefit our Clients, Communities, and Shareholders.”
The Company’s recent additions to the Board illustrate a continued commitment to working with strategic leaders in the communities and industries we serve.
About Private Bancorp of America, Inc.
Private Bancorp of America, Inc. (OTCQX: PBAM) PBAM is the holding company for CalPrivate Bank, which operates offices in Coronado, San Diego, La Jolla, Newport Beach, El Segundo, Beverly Hills, and Montecito, as well as through efficient digital banking services. CalPrivate Bank is driven by its core values of building client Relationships based on superior client Solutions, unparalleled Service, and mutual Trust. The Bank caters to high-net-worth individuals, professionals, closely held businesses, and real estate entrepreneurs, delivering a Distinctly Different™ personalized banking experience while leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our clients’ evolving needs. CalPrivate Bank is in the top tier of customer service survey ratings in the nation, scoring almost three times higher than the median domestic bank. The Bank offers comprehensive deposit and treasury services, rapid and creative loan options including various portfolio and government-guaranteed lending programs, cross border banking, and innovative, unique technologies that drive enhanced client performance. CalPrivate Bank has been recognized by Bank Director's RankingBanking® as the 10th best bank in the country and the #1 bank in its asset class for both return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). CalPrivate Bank was also ranked in the top
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Private Bancorp of America, Inc.
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