James Lokey Biography and Net Worth

James W. Lokey was appointed as director on April 1, 2024, following the completion of the acquisition of CWB, where he previously served as a director since 2015. Mr. Lokey has more than 50 years of bank management experience, including Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Mission Community Bancorp (2010-2014); President of Rabobank, N.A. (2007-2009); President and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-State Bank & Trust (2000-2007); President and Chief Executive Officer of Downey Savings (1997-1998); Executive Vice President of First Interstate Bank/Wells Fargo Bank (1973-1996) and Past Chairman of California Bankers Association. He has significant ties in the communities of the Central Coast, including serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo; a Director of Cal Poly Corporation and Chairman of its investment committee; and Director of French Hospital Medical Center. Since retiring in 2014, Mr. Lokey has been active as a consultant and featured speaker regarding director education, enterprise risk management and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Lokey has spent virtually his entire career serving the banking industry, including many years as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is extremely knowledgeable with the San Luis Obispo business community and banking market.