SAN DIEGO – (July 10, 2024) – California Bank & Trust (CB&T) President and CEO Eric Ellingsen has been named CEO of the Year in the Large Public Company category by the San Diego Business Journal. These awards celebrate chief executive officers by acknowledging their contributions to their organizations and communities.
As president and CEO of one of California’s leading banks, Ellingsen has led CB&T’s mission to support its local communities and serve its clients with custom banking solutions to help reach their business and personal financial goals. Ellingsen joined CB&T in 1999 and has served in his current role since January 2021. Ellingsen has previously served as CB&T’s president and chief operating officer, and chief financial officer.
“To be selected as CEO of the Year among so many distinguished leaders in San Diego is an incredible honor”, said Ellingsen. “I accept this award on behalf our exceptional bankers who work tirelessly to help our clients succeed financially. Our achievements and growth as a company are the result of our culture focused on teamwork, collaboration, and respect, along with our commitment to building deep, lasting relationships with our business and consumer clients by providing outstanding service, advice, and banking solutions. I am also incredibly proud of our efforts to support the San Diego economy and our associates’ commitment to supporting our local community.”
CB&T is focused on championing the people and businesses building California, and has consistently been recognized as a best bank in local communities across the state. Also, this year, CB&T received 20 Greenwich Excellence and 6 Best Brand Awards—landing as Top 3 in Excellence overall in Middle Market and Small Business among all U.S. banks.
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About California Bank & Trust (CB&T): CB&T has been helping Californians and their businesses grow and prosper for 70 years. A division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), CB&T continues to earn recognition year after year across California. CB&T has been voted “Best Bank” by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune for 13 consecutive years, and “Best Commercial Bank” for 10 years in a row. Readers of The Orange County Register have also voted CB&T as the county’s “Best Bank” for 10 consecutive years; CB&T was also named a 2023 “Best Bank” in the Sacramento Bee’s Sacramento Favorites; and the bank has consistently won Greenwich Excellence Awards for achievement in Middle Market and Small Business. Its experienced and professional bankers are backed by major resources yet maintain local decision-making authority and regional market and industry expertise. Each is committed to providing clients with valuable economic insights and connecting them with the beneficial business relationships they need in order to succeed.
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