Areas Served
San Diego County
Get to know me
As a Commercial Banking Manager at First Citizens Bank, I lead a high-performing team of commercial banking professionals dedicated to helping businesses achieve their strategic goals. We invest the time to understand each client’s business, industry, and long-term objectives, allowing us to deliver tailored financial solutions that support sustainable growth. By fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and exceptional client service, my team partners with specialized experts across the bank to provide comprehensive lending, treasury management, deposit, and capital solutions. Our commitment is to build trusted, long-term relationships that create value for our clients and drive lasting success.
I earned my bachelors degree from San Diego State University in International Business with a concentration in Finance. My career includes over 20 years in banking with the majority of that time spent in the commercial banking space. My specific focus has been working with clients in the commercial and industrial space that are in the growth phase of the business cycle.
My spouse, Shirin, and I have been married for 15 years. We are the proud parents of a teenage daughter, attenidng her sophmore year in college, and a teenage son attending his senior year in High School
I am passionate about spending my spare time volunteering in food distribution in our local communities, serving on the Logan Heights CDC Board, as well as prioritizing my time with my Kids, making sure we make the best of every weekend together enjoying all of the best the Finest City in the country, Sunny San Diego, has to offer.
I earned my bachelors degree from San Diego State University in International Business with a concentration in Finance. My career includes over 20 years in banking with the majority of that time spent in the commercial banking space. My specific focus has been working with clients in the commercial and industrial space that are in the growth phase of the business cycle.
My spouse, Shirin, and I have been married for 15 years. We are the proud parents of a teenage daughter, attenidng her sophmore year in college, and a teenage son attending his senior year in High School
I am passionate about spending my spare time volunteering in food distribution in our local communities, serving on the Logan Heights CDC Board, as well as prioritizing my time with my Kids, making sure we make the best of every weekend together enjoying all of the best the Finest City in the country, Sunny San Diego, has to offer.
Our approach
At First Citizens, our Bankers view business relationships with you through a long-term lens. This aligns with our brand ethics, business philosophies and statement of purpose for building a long, lasting alliance. We make recommendations and decisions based on what’s best for your business and focus on your growth, expansion and success.
Management at First Citizens is regional, and we guide your accounts in the same manner—with regional support and authority. Our relationship management teams include inside and outside relationship managers, credit professionals and product specialists. Our consulting and business strategy services include industry change optimization, business process management and financial management processes.
We pride ourselves on working together to bring positive results to your business, as we see your vision come to fruition.
Management at First Citizens is regional, and we guide your accounts in the same manner—with regional support and authority. Our relationship management teams include inside and outside relationship managers, credit professionals and product specialists. Our consulting and business strategy services include industry change optimization, business process management and financial management processes.
We pride ourselves on working together to bring positive results to your business, as we see your vision come to fruition.
Industry Expertise
Dental
Healthcare and Medical
Medical
Professional Services Companies (Law Firms, Accountants, Engineers)
Veterinarians
Community Involvement
Christ Community Church Food Distribution
Personal Interests
Running
Resources
Make sense of the markets. We have our fingers on the pulse of economic growth, investor sentiment and valuation trends.
Start, grow and expand. Our industry knowledge helps you build a long-term approach for successful business strategies.
Check out the full range of commercial financing services offered by First Citizens Bank.