McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Jim Morris as Chief Credit Officer at Community Commerce Bank. Jim will play an integral role in driving strategic direction for credit and operations, including managing credit policy, approval, administration, and portfolio analysis; branch operations; and commercial real estate lending.
Jim brings over 30 years of commercial credit administration and lending leadership experience within the banking industry. He most recently served as Senior Vice President, Credit Administrator at U.S. Metro Bank and previously served in credit leadership roles with multiple community financial institutions, including Golden State Bank, Sanwa Bank, and California United Bank. Jim received both his master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in finance from California State University, Long Beach.
Community Commerce Bank (CCB), formed in 1976, is part of The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) family of companies. CCB prides itself on serving the financial needs of California residents through a wide range of loan products and deposit accounts. CCB specializes in commercial real estate loans, loans to non-profit and religious organizations, apartments, as well as other real estate loans regardless of reason, for both consumer (commercial properties) and business purposes.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull President Brandon Biegenzahn, Managing Director Courtney Dorrel, Vice President Hilary Raska, Executive Recruiter Rachel Camonayan, and Research Associate Aaron Bennett.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull President Brandon Biegenzahn, Managing Director Courtney Dorrel, Vice President Hilary Raska, Executive Recruiter Rachel Camonayan, and Research Associate Aaron Bennett.