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Mr. Patel, a banking professional with over 22 years experience, was born and educated in Zambia, Africa. He pursued an advanced degree in finance at Loughbrough University in Loughbrough, England and in 1986, began his banking career in the United States.
After managing various branches for Bank of America, he held senior management positions with California State Bank and Bank of Orange County, where he was Senior Vice President/Administration.
Over the last five years he has served as founding President/COO and Director of Premier Commercial Bank, N.A. in Anaheim CA. The bank has achieved significant success and profitability since its opening in 2001 with total assets in excess of $275 million at year end 2005.
He completed California Banking School in San Diego and is a graduate of the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Washington. | 