CEO/PRESIDENT , BANC OF CALIFORNIA
WHY:Took top spot of OC’s second-largest local bank four years ago.
IN THE NEWS:In July, announced purchase of Beverly Hills-based PacWest in an all-stock transaction. The combined holding company and bank will operate under the Banc of California name and brand following the closing of the transaction, which is expected by early next year. The bank, now based in Santa Ana, will be headquartered in Los Angeles.
NOTABLE:Following closing and the asset sales, the combined company is expected to have approximately $36.1B in assets, $25.3B in total loans, $30.5B in total deposits and more than 70 branches in California.
