McDermott + Bull has successfully ran the executive search for the Chief Operating Officer at Heritage Bank of Commerce, with Tom Sa assuming the position. In this role, Tom will be called upon to play a critical role in the Bank’s forward-looking strategic and vision planning, with oversight of banking operations, risk management, and information technology systems.
Tom previously served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of California BanCorp and its subsidiary, California Bank of Commerce, which merged with Southern California Bancorp in July 2024. He has over thirty years’ experience in a variety of increasingly responsible positions in California-based community and regional banks.
Heritage Commerce Corp, a bank holding company established in October 1997, is the parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, CA. Heritage Bank of Commerce is an SBA Preferred Lender. Bay View Funding, a subsidiary of Heritage Bank of Commerce, is based in San Jose, CA and provides business-essential working capital factoring financing to various industries throughout the United States.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull President Brandon Biegenzahn, Managing Director Courtney Dorrel, and Director Rachel Loye.