Executive Management Team & Board of Directors
Executive Management Team
LAWRENCE P. WARD, President and CEO
Larry Ward has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Oaks Bank since January 11, 1993. Prior to that he led the Bank of Evergreen, Evergreen, Colorado, as President and CEO. Larry strives to balance the needs of Bank customers, employees and shareholders, ensuring that each group gets what they need to be a satisfied and loyal part of the larger whole. His family makes their home in Paso Robles.
MARGARET A. TORRES, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Margaret Torres has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank since February of 1999. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Antelope Valley Bank for eight years. Margaret is dedicated to the financial health and well-being of this institution, keeping it strong so that the Bank can continue to help those in our community to thrive.
JOANNE FUNARI, President, Business First Bank Division
Joanne Funari, a founding member of Business First Bank, has more than 27 years of experience in all facets of banking, including lending, marketing, sales administration and management. As President, Ms Funari is responsible for the Lending, Credit Administration, Operations, Business Development and Marketing divisions of the bank.
RONALD OLIVEIRA, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer/Chief Credit Officer
Ron Oliveira is the newest member of the Heritage Oaks Bank Executive Management team, joining the Bank in August of 2009. Ron oversees operations, lending, mortgage origination and sales, and branch network operations. Prior to joining the bank, Ron held the position of Senior Vice President of Rabobank. Prior to that, he was Chairman at Equipoint Financial Services. With his experience in all facets of banking, Ron is dedicated to cultivating a true sales culture that ensures each customer a world-class experience.
WILLIAM RAVER, Executive Vice President & General Counsel
Bill Raver has been General Counsel of the Bank since July 2008 and was promoted to Executive Vice President in February of 2009. Previous to his appointment as General Counsel, Bill served the Bank in the capacity of Compliance Officer. Bill oversees Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Corporate Governance, as well as Risk Management issues. With 23 years as a practicing attorney, Bill's knowledge and experience are invaluable to the Bank and its continued growth.
JONI WATSON, Executive Vice President & Human Resources Officer
Joni Watson has been the Executive Vice President and Human Resources Officer of the Bank since June 2006. Joni has held HR and Organization Development Management positions with Wells Fargo, People Development, and Countrywide Financial. With over 20 years of experience, she brings specialized skills to Heritage Oaks Bank that are invaluable to the Bank's continued development and growth.
Board of Directors
MICHAEL J. MORRIS, Chairman
Mr. Morris is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank since June 2007. Morris first joined the Board of Directors in January 2001. He's an attorney and Chairman of the Board of the law firm of Andre Morris & Buttery.
DONALD H. CAMPBELL, Vice Chairman
Mr. Campbell is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and of the Bank since November 15, 1994, and 1983, respectively. He's the owner of El Pomar Vineyard Service.
KENNETH L. DEWAR
Mr. Dewar is President of J.B. Dewar, Inc., a wholesale petroleum distributor. He's been a Director of the Company and of the Bank since August 27, 1998.
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Top Row From Left to Right: Mark Fugate, Donald H. Campbell, Michael J. Morris, Lawrence P. Ward, Merle F. Miller, Alexander Simas, and Michael Pfau. Bottom Row From Left to Right: Daniel J. O'Hare, Kenneth L. Dewar, Dolores T. Lacey, and Michael Behrman, M.D. |
DEE T. LACEY
Ms. Lacey, a local rancher, businesswoman, and past president of the American Beef Council, has been a Director of the Company and of the Bank since January 23, 1997.
ALEXANDER SIMAS
Mr. Simas was appointed to the Hacienda Bank Board in August 1998 and made Vice Chairman in April 2001. Subsequent to the acquisition of Hacienda Bank by Heritage Oaks Bancorp on October 31, 2003, he was appointed to the Company Board in November 2003. Mr. Simas practices law and is a senior shareholder in the attorney firm of Kirk & Simas.
MICHAEL J. BEHRMAN
Dr. Behrman was a founding director and Chairman of the Board of Business First National Bank from 2001-2007. Dr. Behrman joined the Heritage Oaks Bancorp Board of Directors with the company's acquisition of Business First National Bank in October 2007. Dr. Behrman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity disorders. He founded Associated Hand Surgeons and has offices in Santa Barbara and Solvang. He has served as Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopedics, at Santa Barbara's Cottage Hospital and Chairman Department of Orthopedics, at St. Francis Medical Center in Santa Barbara.
MICHAEL E. PFAU
Mr. Pfau was a founding director for Business First National Bank in 2001. With the acquisition of Business First Bank by Heritage Oaks Bancorp in October 2007 Mr. Pfau was then appointed to the Company Bank Board. Mr. Pfau is the founding partner of the law firm Reicker,Pfau,Pyle & McRoy LLP, in Santa Barbara.
LAWRENCE P. WARD
Mr. Ward has been a Director of the Bank since 1993 and of the Company since 1994. He is also President and CEO of Heritage Oaks Bank.
MARK FUGATE
Mr. Fugate was appointed to the Hacienda Bank Board in April 2000 and subsequent to the acquisition of Hacienda Bank by Heritage Oaks Bancorp on October 31, 2003, was appointed to the Company Board in November 2003. He is a principal in Fugate Farming Company and Charter Brokerage & Investment Company.
MERLE F. MILLER
Mr. Miller has been a Director of the Company since 1994, and a Director of the Bank since 1985. He's a rancher and owner of Golden Hill Company, a land sales and development firm.
DANIEL J. O'HARE, C.P.A.
Mr. O'Hare is a Certified Public Accountant. He is a director at GBP&B, Certified Public Accountants in San Luis Obispo.