CEO , F&M TRUST
WHY:Is fourth generation of Walkers, along with brother Henry, who is president, to work at the bank, which was opened in 1907 by their great-grandfather C.J. Walker. Big believer in branch model, with 14 in OC alone. Big supporter of nonprofits, such as helping arrange loans for new $94M Orange County Museum of the Arts in Costa Mesa.
IN THE NEWS:OC deposits rose 13% to $4.9B for year ended June 30, 2022.
QUOTABLE:“At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, F&M Bank made the decision to keep every team member employed and that is what we will continue to do in 2023.”
