David V. Heald is Appointed to Board of Directors for Pacific Valley Bank

David V. Held was appointed at Pacific Valley Bank to its Board of Directors. With fifty years of banking experience under his belt, Heald is bound to make significant contributions in bank startups and leadership.

Previously, Heald was the President, CEO, and Vice Chairman of the Santa Cruz County Bank from 2004 to 2020. He was also the Chief Credit Officer and Chief Banking Officer of Coast Commercial Bank, helping the institution grow significantly from its $3.2 million initial capitalization to a $100 million sale.

"We are exceptionally pleased to welcome David to our Board of Directors,"  said Anker Fanoe, CEO of Pacific Valley Bank. "His remarkable track record of building and leading successful community banks, particularly his achievement in growing Santa Cruz County Bank from $13.2 million to $1.6 billion in assets, brings invaluable expertise to our board. David's deep understanding of our market, combined with his strategic vision and community leadership, will be instrumental in guiding our bank's continued growth and success."

Nowadays, Heald stays involved in his community by serving on several boards. He is serving on the Menlo College Board of Trustees, California Community Bankers Network Board, and California Bankers Association Bankers Benefit Board.

He is also actively involved in the Santa Cruz Rotary Club and Cabrillo College Foundation. His recent involvement with Pacific Valley Bank further shows his dedication for his community.

"I've long admired Pacific Valley Bank's commitment to community banking and its mission of serving local businesses,"  said Heald. "I'm thrilled to join this exceptional board and look forward to contributing to the bank's continued growth and success. The bank's focus on local decision-making and community engagement perfectly aligns with my vision of what makes community banks vital to economic growth."