McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Melinda Milincu as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at HCN Bank. Melinda will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing all aspects of the Bank’s financial strategy and operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, investment management, and regulatory compliance. She will also play a critical role in advancing HCN Bank’s financial infrastructure, enhancing forecasting and modeling capabilities, and supporting the Bank’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Melinda brings over 20 years of accounting and finance experience within the banking industry, including more than a decade serving as a Chief Financial Officer in community banking. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Chino Commercial Bank, where she provided executive oversight across accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, HR/payroll, vendor management, and merchant services. Prior to that, she began her career in public accounting, where she developed deep expertise in audit, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting, earning her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Melinda holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from California State University, San Bernardino.
HCN Bank was founded by a group of community leaders from the Hemet and San Jacinto area with a mission to create a trusted, community-focused financial institution. Today, the bank has expanded its reach with six branches throughout the Inland Empire, lending in over 40 states and serving deposit clients across all 50 states while maintaining its commitment to community values.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull President Brandon Biegenzahn and Partner Courtney Wade.