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About CBA

California Bankers Association is one of the largest and most dynamic state banking trade associations in the country. Since 1891, we have been here to take on challenges and help our banks prosper.

Bringing members together. Making our banks better.

Navigating today’s challenges in our industry can be difficult. We are surrounded by change. Change in consumer habits, change in the competitive and regulatory environment, change in technology and trends. Today, banks and bankers need to be more ready and nimble than ever.

Since 1891, California Bankers Association has been here to take on those challenges and help our banks prosper.

Standing up for our interests in Sacramento and Washington, DC. Sitting at the table with each other to learn, engage the day’s toughest issues, and exchange ideas. Preparing the executives of today and tomorrow. These are the things that can only be tackled when all of us do our part and come together for a common purpose.

Meet the CBA Team

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Executive Committe Kevin Gould

Kevin Gould

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Yvette Ernst

Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary

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Jason Lane

Senior Vice President, Director of Government Relations

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Vickie Aguilar

Vicki Aguilar

Accounting Specialist

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Mary Boruff

Mary Boruff

Accounting Clerk

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Elizabeth Clayberger

Elizabeth Clayberger

PAC Administrator & Government Relations Assistant

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Melanie Cuevas

Melanie Cuevas

Vice President of Government Relations

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Jennifer Fair

Jennifer Fair

Vice President, Conferences & Strategic Partners

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Ana Helman

Ana Helman

Director of Membership Communications

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Janae Kimpel

Janae Kimpel

Administrative Coordinator of the Executive Office

Vanessa Lugo

Senior Legislative Advocate

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Randy Mateo

Randy Mateo

Vice President, Director of IT

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Ann Ongsioco

Ann Ongsioco

Application Manger & Database Developer

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Nikki Patel

Nikki Patel

Accounting Manager

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Dee Peach

Dee Peach

Senior Legislative Assistant

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Staff Employee Gina Titus

Gina Titus

Manager of Events & Marketing

Headshot of California Bankers Association (CBA) Executive Committee Member Glenn Younger

Glenn Younger

Senior Manager of Events & Media

Stan Ivie

Chairman

Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer of PacWest Bancorp and Pacific Western Bank

George Leis

Immediate Past Chairman

President & Chief Operating Officer, Montecito Bank & Trust

Krista Snelling

Chairman-Elect

President & CEO, Santa Cruz County Bank

Martin Plourd

Treasurer

President & CEO, Community West Bank

Russell Colombo

Vice Chairman at Large

Director, Bank of Marin & Bank of Marin Bank of Marin Bancorp

Kevin McPhaill

Vice Chairman at Large

President & CEO, Bank of the Sierra

Steve Miller

Vice Chairman at Large

President & CEO, Fresno First Bank

Michael Kimball

Vice Chairman at Large

Executive Director, State & Local Government Relations, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Learn More About CBA Member Benefits

Discover the advantages of becoming a member. CBA supports our members by advocating on behalf of the industry, providing a wide range of educational resources, peer networking opportunities, and products and services.