Banc of California announced today it has hired Andre Sarkissian as Senior Vice President and Private Banking Manager to oversee its new branch locations in Woodland Hills and Calabasas. Andre will be joined by Jennifer Zebio, Dan Nguyen, Perris Kaufman, Esper Elhelou, and Ara Asatourian.

  • Mr. Sarkissian joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where he served for 9 years, most recently as Branch Manager for the Calabasas, California office of Wells Fargo. Mr. Sarkissian holds a B.S. in Business Management and Finance from California State University-Northridge.
  • Ms. Zebio joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where she served for 19 years, most recently as Vice President and Private Banker. Ms. Zebio holds a B.S. in Business Management from California State University-Northridge.
  • Mr. Nguyen joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where he served for 12 years, most recently as Vice President and Private Banker. Mr. Nguyen holds a B.S. in Business Finance from California State University-Northridge and a M.B.A from California Lutheran University.
  • Mr. Kaufman joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where he served for 3 years, most recently as Assistant Vice President and Premier Banker. Mr. Kaufman holds a B.S. in Business Finance from California State University-Northridge.
  • Mr. Elhelou joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where he served for 4 years, most recently as Assistant Vice President and Private Banker. Mr. Elhelou holds a B.S. in Marketing and International Business from California State University Los Angeles.
  • Mr. Asatourian joins Banc of California from Wells Fargo where he served for 8 years, most recently as Vice President and Private Banker. Mr. Asatourian holds a B.S. in Business Management from California State University-Northridge.

“We are excited to have Andre, Jennifer, Dan, Perris, Esper, and Ara join Banc of California to lead our Private Banking expansion into Woodland Hills and Calabasas,” said Richard Smith, Managing Director of Private Banking for Banc of California. “These two new locations are a key part of our growth strategy and further our mission of serving the complex needs of California’s top private businesses and entrepreneurs and their fiduciaries.”

Jeffrey Seabold, Chief Banking Officer for Banc of California, added, “We are pleased to welcome this group to the Banc of California team. The addition of these talented and experienced private bankers is a testament to Banc of California’s ability to attract top talent throughout the industry. Private banking is a key strategic business to further our mission of empowering California’s diverse entrepreneurs, private businesses and communities. We are excited about the prospect for continued growth of the Private Banking Division in 2016.”

The Woodland Hills office will be located at 21700 Oxnard Street. The Calabasas office will be located at 4774 Park Granada. Both locations will feature a full-service Private Banking branch with dedicated Relationship Managers and Private Banking Officers.

About Banc of California, Inc.

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) provides comprehensive banking services to California’s diverse private businesses, entrepreneurs and homeowners. Banc of California operates over 100 offices in California and the West.

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