IN APPRECIATION
PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP
California Bank of Commerce
BRINGING THE BEST BUSINESS BANKING TO SACRAMENTO
“Relationship banking still exists, and
it’s alive and well at California Bank of
Commerce,” says Chris Barr, executive
vice president/Sacramento region manager.
“Our bankers put our clients first and have
the experience to provide great advice.”
Specializing in business banking, CBC
works with manufacturers, distributors,
wholesalers, contractors, professional
services firms, associations and nonprofits,
dental, veterinary practices, agriculture and
more. With offices throughout Northern
California, the bank expanded to the
Sacramento region in April 2019.
Backed by 18 years in the banking industry,
Barr now leads CBC’s new Sacramento
region with the mission of being Northern
California’s premier business bank. He says,
“I’m driven by earning the status of trusted
adviser for clients and helping them achieve
their financial goals. I want to be that first
phone call when someone gets an idea.”
Always trying to improve at everything,
personally and professionally, Barr says,
“I celebrate accomplishments but am
attracted to and driven by the journey
of constant improvement. Plus, I’m
a sixth-generation banker. I grew up
watching my dad and grandpa do deals on
a handshake. While that’s tough to do in
today’s regulatory environment, I live by
those principles.”
Each member of Barr’s team has a diverse
set of talents and skills and is empowered
to make a difference for clients. They’re
the reason clients choose CBC over
other banks. “I’m fortunate to have a
team of complete rock stars,” Barr says.
“Individually, each has a successful career,
but when you put us all together, one plus
one really does equal three.”
Barr’s goal is to continue the bank’s
culture of open, honest, mutual
respect for both bankers and clients.
“Happy, engaged bankers lead to better
relationships and mutual prosperity, and
that’s a winning formula for us and our
clients at CBC,” he says.
“
Why do clients choose
CBC? Hands down,
it’s the quality of our
team. Our bankers
are empowered to
make a difference for
clients and take that
responsibility very
seriously.
— CHRIS BARR
Executive Vice President
Sacramento Region Manager
”
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1560
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 503-3330
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