Partners Bank of California Announces Executive Leadership Promotion

MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Partners Bank of California (“Partners Bank”) (OTC: PBKX) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously promoted Michael Chambers from President and Chief Banking Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Mr. Chambers joined Partners Bank of California in 2007 as one of the Bank’s earliest employees, shortly after the Bank’s formation. He began his career with the Bank as a client advisor and advanced through progressively senior leadership roles by contributing to the Bank’s growth, relationship‑based business model, and operational development.

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chambers will provide strategic leadership and oversee the Bank’s operations, growth initiatives, and long‑term objectives.

“Mike’s promotion reflects the confidence the Board has in his leadership, experience, and commitment to the Bank,” said Mike Ahmar, Executive Chairman of Partners Bank of California. “His career with the Bank exemplifies the values on which Partners Bank was built.”

About Partners Bank of California

Partners Bank of California is a community bank that specializes in the delivery of exceptional, relationship-based service to its clients, and offers a complete line of commercial banking and lending products and services. Founded by a group of entrepreneurs in 2007 with corporate headquarters in Mission Viejo, California, the bank has regional branch office locations in Mission Viejo and Beverly Hills.

For more information, please visit pbofca.com.