At California Business Bank, we pride ourselves on going beyond what many consider to be the usual concept of a business bank—a static location that requires clients to come to the bank’s offices. That's not our idea of service.

We turned that concept around and came up with a better one, which we call Bankers in the Field. Now you don't have to make inconvenient trips to the bank. We'll come to you-your place of business or a meeting place of your choice-with timely visits and expert, hands-on service. It's the extra step that can make all the difference when you need to spend your time wisely.

We're ready to come to you and help you gain the financial edge to effectively compete in your specific industry. If your business is in one of the industries below, call our experienced business bankers to develop a plan that helps your business grow and succeed.

Keith R. Ellis
Senior VP/Corporate Banking Manager

"I get great satisfaction from using both my banking and marketing background to give our clients an extra edge in growing their business and obtaining the best financing. They appreciate when I bring our banking expertise to them in a way that makes it truly convenient and time-efficient."

Keith is one of our key Bankers in the Field. His broad business, financial, and managerial background provides extensive insight into complex financial transactions for small to medium-sized businesses. Keith's strengths are deal structuring, marketing, and negotiations directed towards assisting businesses to more easily obtain favorable business loans.

His extensive banking experience includes the start-up of major departments, acquisitions of several banks, and numerous negotiations of business divestitures and merger transactions. He was President/CEO of an independent bank for 10 years as well as the Executive VP/Corporate Director of an $800 million independent bank.

Keith, who spent eight years in the U.S. Navy, graduated with honors from California State University at Fullerton with a BA in Business Administration and an emphasis in Marketing. He is also an honors graduate from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.
 

Contact kellis@californiabusinessbank.com to learn more about California Business Bank's Bankers in the Field service.