Mr. Ehlen is currently President of Iron Horse Investments, LLC, an investment real estate management firm based out of Truckee, California. He served as President, CEO, and Director of Valle de Oro Bank until 2000 and held the same positions at Valley National Corporation. While at Valley de Oro, Mr. Ehlen developed the bank into a six office, $280 million financial institution through de novo expansion and acquisition, in addition to conducting three successful capital offerings. He also served as President and Director of the Western Independent Bankers Association and has served on the boards of the California Bankers Association, the San Diego County Business Council, the East County Economic Development Council and the United Way of San Diego. He served as a member of the American Bankers' Association Government Relations Council and chaired the CBA's Director Education Committee. He has been involved in several community activities including the Spring Valley Rotary Club, the Holiday Bowl Committee, and served as President of the Singing Hills Country Club Association and the La Mesa-Spring Valley Education Foundation.
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