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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$750.0K
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Business banking starts with teamwork. As an independent bank providing a full range of services for small- to middle-market companies since 1982, our team of knowledgeable bankers works hard to help you turn your business challenges into opportunities. National Bank of California's commitment to our customers includes: - Long-term relationship-based service with the goal of exceeding your expectations - Accurate and timely services - Creative, sound, and forward-thinking lending solutions - A breadth of products and services tailored to your specific needs - The tools to make your daily financial transactions easy and efficient - Committed to bringing you innovative and high-end technology banking - The support you need to achieve your business and personal financial goals - A high quality banking experience We understand your need for banking professionals who demonstrate the same dedication you apply to your own business. We invest the time and energy to learn about your company and your specific requirements. If you're a company or professional with the desire to grow your business or your personal financial portfolio, we're a perfect fit.

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Barry W Uzel
Number of Employees 34
Contact Information

145 S Fairfax Ave

Los Angeles, California 90036

www.nbcal.com

1 323 655 6001

NAICS Code Commercial Banking: 522110

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Barry W Uzel President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
G Scott Peterson Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
Richard P Ritter Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Adrienne Caldwell Regional Vice President
Anthony D Kourounis Regional Vice President
John J G Batiste Regional Vice President
Normand F Leduc Regional Vice President
Patty McAdams Regional Vice President
Timothy J Herles Executive Vice President, Manager, Business Banking

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Laizer Kornwasser Board Member

Barry, who has served as President, CEO, and Director of National Bank of California from its inception in early 1982, has a track record of increasing profits and loan portfolios in the banking industry.

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Current
Presbyterian Health Physicians Chairman Current
California Bankers Association Board of Directors Current
Bank Administration Institute Board of Directors Current
California Bankers Association Member Current
Bank Administration Institute Member Current
Community Bank President Former
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Vice President Former
First Western Bank Former
California State University Master of Science Degree In Finance Former
The Graduate, Inc. Master of Science Degree In Finance Former
Whittier College Bachelor of Arts Degree In Business Administration and Economics Former
Stanford University Graduate Certificate in Credit and Financial Management Former

Scott joined National Bank of California in 2006 after serving 5 years as the Executive Vice President Chief Credit Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of California. Previously, he was the Executive Vice President Chief Credit Officer of South Bay Bank. He also served 3 years on the Board of Directors of Frontier State Bank. Scott started his banking industry career as an intern with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago during college and joined the FDIC as a Bank Examiner in 1987 upon graduation. A native of Chicago, he relocated to Southern California in 1992 with the FDIC to resolve the problem banks that existed at the time. Scott left the FDIC in 1996 and spent three years consulting with banks on various projects, including preparation for Y2K. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Prostate Cancer Survivors Project, a non-profit organization that promotes prostate cancer awareness. He graduated with University Honors from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. in Finance. He also obtained a certificate from London Business School in 1995 after completing the Accelerated Development Program.

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer Current
South Bay Bank Chief Credit Officer Former
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Intern Former
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bank Examiner Former
Frontier State Bank Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Current
Arthur Young, Inc. Audit Manager Former
Bank of Newport Inc. Former
University of Colorado Bachelor of Science Degree Former

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Regional Vice President Current
Community Association Institute Board of Directors Current
Community Association Institute Member Current
The Marathon Bank Executive Vice President of Operations Administration Former
The Marathon Bank Head of Business Development Former

Anthony was the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of California Oaks State Bank from 1988 until he joined National Bank of California in 2004. He has overseen all aspects of branch and bank administration, budgeting, marketing, business development as well as loan analysis and underwriting. Starting with Security Pacific National Bank in 1974, he went on to become Vice President, Corporate Banking Dept., Financial Institutions Division. After a 10-year stay, he went into independent banking and joined First State Bank of the Oaks in Thousand Oaks, which was subsequently acquired by First Interstate Bank and then Wells Fargo Bank. Active in numerous community and civic organizations, Anthony currently is on the Board of Directors of the Thousand Oaks Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member and past President of the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, Corporate Board Member and past Chairman of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA, and Board member of the Simi Valley Education Foundation. Anthony has a Bachelors Degree in Finance from California State University, California and received a certificate from the Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management at the Amos Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. He also attended the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.

Organization Position Status
Security Pacific National Bank Vice President Corporate Banking Dept Current
Wells Fargo Bank Former
Simi Valley Education Foundation Board Member Current
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Certificate from the Graduate School of Credit and Financial Former
California Oaks State Bank President Former

John, an aggressive leader in the banking industry and civic organizations for the past 30 years, brings to National Bank of California superior skills in management, commercial credit, business development, operations, and administration. His career began with the Bank of New York on Wall Street. As Vice President at City National Bank, he received "Manager of the Year" and "1997 Office of the Year" recognition. John has a track record in profit making as well as cost containment. He has served in various positions including Director and President, with associations and organizations such as The American Cancer Society, Encino Chamber of Commerce, and Optimist Club of Encino, among others. He was also appointed by Mayor Richard Riordan to the Citizen Advisory Council for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). John received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University of New Orleans with a Business Administration major and Economics minor.

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Regional Vice President Current

Normand joined National Bank of California in 2004 helping to establish the bank's newly opened office in Glendale. His banking career extends over a 30-year period, beginning with The Bank of Nova Scotia where he held several administrative and lending positions. He also worked throughout Quebec, the Maritime Provinces, and the Caribbean. In 1998, Normand relocated to Southern California where he continued his banking career with Union Bank of California, Verdugo Banking Company, and then Pacific Western Bank. He brings with him a wealth of business and banking experience that benefits both his clients and staff. He is actively involved in his community as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Rotary Club, French Club of Monrovia, Latin & American Softball League, and is a board member of Glendale Adventist Medical Healthcare Foundation. He also serves on the board of directors for Rebuilding Together Pasadena. Normand attended the University of Connecticut and Sir George Williams University in Montreal, Canada and subsequently earned a certificate in Law and Banking Practices from the University of Montreal Hautes des Etudes Commercials.

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Regional Vice President Current
Latin Company Board of Directors Current
Latin Company Member Current
The Bank of Nova Scotia Former
Union Bank of California Former
Southern Company Former
University of Montreal Certificate In Law and Banking Practices Former
Sir George Williams University Former
University of Connecticut Former

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Regional Vice President Current
Orange County Professional Business Banking Specialist Current
Soroptimist International Board of Directors Current
Real Estate Group Inc. Former

Organization Position Status
National Bank of California Executive Vice President, Manager, Business Banking Current
Security Pacific National Bank Current
National Bank of California Senior Vice President, Manager, Business Banking Former
Union Bank of California Assistant Vice President Installment Loan Department Former
Bank of Orange County Former
University of California, Los Angeles Business Administration Former

Laizer Kornwasser has been President of Liberty Medical since the acquisition of Polymedica in November 2007. In addition, as Senior Vice President of Channel and Generic Strategy, Mr. Kornwasser is responsible for developing and executing strategies that optimize use of generic medications and channel distribution to significantly reduce client and member pharmacy costs. Mr. Kornwasser joined Medco in August 2003, initially serving as Vice President of Business Development, and later as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Retail Networks. Prior to joining Medco, Mr. Kornwasser held positions at Merrill Lynch and Coopers & Lybrand. He also served as an associate professor at Yeshiva University. Mr. Kornwasser is a board member of the National Bank of California and the Yeshiva of North Jersey.

Organization Position Status
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Senior Vice President, Channel and Generic Strategy Current
National Bank of California Board Member Current
Yeshiva University Associate Prof Former
Medco, Inc. Former
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