U.S. Bank has named Manuel Rodriguez as the new market president for San Diego. In this role, Rodriguez will lead the market in company-wide efforts and activities and direct commercial banking in greater San Diego.

Rodriguez has more than 16 years of experience in financial services with a focus on client relations, business development and loan structuring with commercial clients as well as capital markets expertise in interest rate derivatives. He was promoted to market president from his previous role of vice president within Commercial Banking at U.S. Bank in San Diego.

“We’re pleased to expand Manuel’s leadership at U.S. Bank. He is well positioned to help support our middle market clients and lead in this market,” said Elliot Jaffee, executive vice president and head of Commercial Banking at U.S. Bank. “Manuel’s leadership and experience in San Diego will help us deliver one U.S. Bank to our clients and the greater community.”

Prior to joining U.S. Bank, Rodriguez served as vice president, Interest Rate Derivatives, and vice president, Specialized Lending, at Wells Fargo.

Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and is a CFA Charterholder. He serves on the board and is an active volunteer for the Junior Achievement of San Diego County. He will continue to reside in San Diego with his wife and children.

U.S. Bank employs more than 7,200 people in California and has 635 branches and 695 ATMs in the state. During the past three years, U.S. Bank made $32.5 million in foundation grants and corporate contributions to nonprofit partners throughout California.