Mr. Hartman joined the Company in 2007 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hartman brings more than 35 years of experience in the accounting and finance profession, primarily serving as chief financial officer for community banks in the greater Los Angeles area. From 1992 through 1997, Mr. Hartman served as the chief financial officer for Community Bank, CENFED Bank, and CU Bancorp/California United Bank, all located in the greater Los Angeles area. In 1997, he founded the Alpha Consulting Group, which provided project management services and network support to companies challenged by increased technology requirements. Most recently, he was the chief financial officer for Center Financial Corporation/Center Bank since March 2005. In addition, he worked for Peat Marwick in Chicago, Illinois. He also taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate accounting and finance classes at the University of Redlands in California. Mr. Hartman earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Hartman is a certified public accountant. |