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
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get and keep a team engaged for the long
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