JARED WOLFF
CEO, PRESIDENT
BANC OF CALIFORNIA
WHY: Leads third largest bank headquartered in state with branches extending from California to North Carolina. Serves small and medium-size businesses and their principals.
IN THE NEWS: In September, the bank expanded its Specialty Lending division as the bank looks to grow its Lender Finance portfolio.
NOTABLE: Last year, the bank purchased Beverly Hills-based PacWest in an all-stock transaction. The combined company has $35B in assets and more than 80 branches in California. While new HQ technically in Los Angeles, says prior HQ in Santa Ana remains important focus.
QUOTABLE: “By combining the best of two well-respected banks, we have created one of the nation’s premier, relationship-focused business banks.”
