Beach Cities Commercial Bank Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beach Cities Commercial Bank (OTCQB:BCCB) announced today the appointment of Thomas J. Inserra as President/Chief Executive Officer and Board Director effective Monday, February 2, 2026, following all necessary reviews and the issuances of non-objections by the FDIC and the DFPI, the Bank’s regulatory agencies. The announcement was made by Ms. Angela Bienert, Chair of the Bank’s Board of Directors, on behalf of the Board.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Inserra to Beach Cities Commercial Bank,” said Ms. Bienert. “His proven success in leading small business banks, combined with his entrepreneurial background and commitment to serving the business community, makes him an excellent fit for our organization. We are confident that his leadership will support the Bank’s continued growth and strengthen our ability to serve clients throughout Southern California.”

Prior to joining Beach Cities Commercial Bank, Mr. Inserra served as Chief Executive Officer of Integro Bank. His career includes senior executive roles at several financial institutions, including Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (PMBC), Citibank, and Susquehanna Bank. He also previously held a regulatory role with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in Washington, D.C.

Throughout his career, Mr. Inserra has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping small businesses succeed, both as a banker and as a serial entrepreneur. His most recent high-growth business venture was Integro Bank, an FDIC-insured institution based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member.

Mr. Inserra holds diplomas from Purdue University and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

“I am excited to join the Beach Cities Commercial Bank team and look forward to serving small business clients across California,” said Mr. Inserra. “The Bank’s relationship-driven approach and commitment to local decision-making align closely with my own values and experience.”

Corporate Overview

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Beach Cities Commercial Bank is a community-based financial institution that provides a comprehensive range of commercial banking products and services to the communities it serves. The Bank is a full-service commercial bank offering business banking services throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties. Products and services include account analysis, commercial checking accounts, money market and savings accounts, IOLTA, online and mobile banking, treasury management, Zelle®, business lines of credit, business term loans, equipment financing, commercial real estate financing, bridge financing, SBA loans and lines, California state loan guarantee loans, construction loans, and other deposit and loan products.

The Bank’s headquarters is located at 100 Progress, Suite 150, Irvine, California 92618, with a branch office in Encinitas, California. Additional information is available at www.beachcitiescb.com.

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