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Mr. Duarte has more than 30 years of experience in growing and managing California community banks. Prior to joining American Riviera Bank he held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of Hacienda Bank a community bank with $90 million in assets and $56 million in loans. Heritage Oaks Bank in Paso Robles California later acquired Hacienda Bank. He was also a member of the Board of Directors with both Hacienda Bank and Heritage Oaks Bank.
Mr. Duarte began his career at Home Bank in Long Beach California where he spent 23 years progressing through branch management corporate administration and senior management. | 