Pacific Valley Bank announced Steve Leen as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 1. Leen brings an unmatched level of experience and knowledge to the team, with over 30 years in the financial industry. As CFO for two larger Bay Area institutions, Leen has overseen IT, Compliance and Operations, and most recently concluded an Interim CFO term for United Security Bank in Fresno, CA in the fourth quarter of 2022. He is an ideal fit for the role of CFO at Pacific Valley Bank.

"I am excited to join Anker (Fanoe) and the strong team he has built in their efforts to take Pacific Valley Bank to the next level. I look forward to applying my experience and skills to help strengthen and grow the bank," Leen said.

Anker Fanoe, President and CEO, said, "His experience will be key as we continue to focus on positioning the bank for growth. We look forward to his contributions and insights as we execute our growth strategy. Pacific Valley Bank anticipates tremendous success with Steve at the head of our financial team and look forward to continuing financial success for our clients with his guidance."