Jonathan Hersholt

PORTERVILLE, CA – Bank of the Sierra recently named Jonathan Hersholt as Vice President Senior Commercial Loan Officer of its Santa Clarita branch. In his new position, Hersholt will develop and manage commercial loan accounts, identify and analyze potential loan markets to develop prospects, promote and cross-sell bank products and services.

“We’re excited to have Jonathan Hersholt recently join the Southern California region of Bank of the Sierra. Jonathan brings with him over twenty five years of experience in commercial banking and lending that will allow us to quickly grow our market share in the Santa Clarita market,” stated David Azma, Market President. “Jonathan recently joined us from City National Bank, where he was a Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager for the San Fernando Valley market. We are expecting great things from Jonathan in his new position as our Senior Commercial Loan Officer,” continued Azma.

Bank of the Sierra (www.bankofthesierra.com) is in its 38th year of operations, and at $1.7 billion in assets is the largest independent bank headquartered in the South San Joaquin Valley. The Company has over 400 employees and conducts business through 28 branch offices, an online branch, a real estate industries center, and an agricultural credit center.