Comstock's magazine 0320 - March 2020 | Page 3

Women in Leadership Profile American River Bank Where relationships, service & trust matter A merican River Bank is committed to term,” according to Lisa Cisneros, executive increasing opportunity for a diverse vice president, retail banking. “A diverse population, and its numbers prove it. workforce provides unique perspectives and In the past year, the bank has increased gender experiences that ultimately help us to better and ethnic diversity on its board by 30 percent. serve our clients. Because, at American River Among ARB branch leadership, 70 percent are Bank, banking is about relationships.” women, and 87 percent of department heads are women, all at a vice president or senior vice president level. The majority of women at ARB have years of experience, many with more than 20-30 years in their fields. “They are experts and “Women have historically been the backbone effective at what they do,” Cisneros says. of the banking industry. They’ve always done “Our differentiator is our team and their the work, but now, more and more, their commitment to clients and each other. I believe contributions are being recognized,” says our diverse leadership plays a huge role in our David E. Ritchie Jr., president and CEO. Recently culture. By building relationships and working promoted, Lisa R. Cisneros is the bank’s first through the challenges, we’ve been able to female executive vice president in its 37-year encourage growth and positive dynamics.” “Women are strong, capable drivers who get and keep a team engaged for the long term.” — LISA CISNEROS EVP, Retail Banking history. “We strive to hire the best candidate for the role and provide an environment where highly skilled people want to work and have opportunity for advancement.” 3100 Zinfandel Drive, Ste. 450 “Women are strong, capable drivers who Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 get and keep a team engaged for the long 916.851.0123 AmericanRiverBank.com SPONSORED PROFILE