Leadership

FUN FACTS ABOUT STEVE:

• As a child, I wanted to be a football coach like my dad.
• When I’m not at work, you might find me backpacking in the Sierras.
• At the top of my bucket list is more world travel.
• What inspires me most is being a resource to help someone hurting or in need find a solution.
• My favorite place to visit/vacation is anywhere I have all my extended family under one roof.

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Steve has nearly four decades of banking experience in Southern California. He most recently served as President and past CEO of Regents Bank, the largest division of former Los Angeles-based Grandpoint Bank, a title he held from May 2012 until joining the Endeavor team in June 2017. During his time with Regents, Steve oversaw the purchase and merger of another community bank, while growing the Bank's loans and deposits at a healthy rate, the key metrics in banking. In prior assignments in his career, Steve has opened two regional offices and each time grew the region to over $100 million in loans and deposits, the size of a small bank.

Steve currently serves on the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and on their Finance Committee, and is a former member of the Banker Benefits Board of the Western Bankers Association and a former Board member of The San Diego Foundation, also serving on its Finance Committee.  Steve received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

FUN FACTS ABOUT SCOTT:

• When I’m not at work, you might find me gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.  My wife and I enjoy good wines, and we often head up to the Central Coast to go wine tasting and visit friends.
• I was drawn to the finance & investment business because I discovered how gratifying it is to work with business owners and be a part of their success.  I have a lot of respect for anyone that starts a business, takes on the risk, and works to be successful.  It’s not easy to run a successful business, and it is exciting to be able to help them as their banking partner.
• My favorite place to visit/vacation is Santa Fe, NM. I went to high school and met my wife there.  It is a place with a lot of natural beauty and outdoor activities, as well as interesting culture and great food!

Scott has nearly four decades of commercial banking experience, with a career including executive level positions in several community banking institutions.  Prior to joining Endeavor Bank, Scott served as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of the San Diego market for Pacific Mercantile Bank (PMB), based in Costa Mesa, CA. 

Prior to his position at PMB, Scott served as President and CEO of Vibra Bank in Chula Vista, CA, and was a founding Director.  Scott was also a Regional Manager with Escondido-based Community National Bank, following its acquisition of Rancho Bernardo Community Bank (RBCB) where he served as EVP and Chief Credit Officer and was responsible for all aspects of credit administration. Scott earned his MBA in Finance from San Diego State University in 1992 and his Graduate School of Banking degree from Pacific Coast Banking School, Seattle, in 2003.

 

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARK:

• As a child, my dream was to become a professional baseball player but working at the local bank and a lack of necessary baseball skills got in the way. 
• At the top of my bucket list is to visit every major league baseball stadium, and preferably with my son.
• I was drawn to the finance & investment business because I began working at a bank at age 16. I enjoyed learning how the banking business worked, and my career just took off from there.
• My favorite quote or motto is “Life is short, buy the concert tickets.”
• Something most people don’t know about me is that I married my high school sweetheart. She is the best thing to happen to me and together we raised a son and twin daughters. Our reward is 4 grandchildren and counting…

Mark has over four decades of banking and operations experience.  He comes to us from Pacific Premier Bank, where he was SVP, Director of Branch Banking, ever since PPB acquired Grandpoint Bank in 2018, where he previously held the title of EVP, Branch Operations Administrator, since 2014.  Prior to that, Mark was with Regents Bank for 2 years as Chief Operations Officer after Regents Bank acquired California Community Bank in 2012. He was an organizer, founder, and original employee at CCB as EVP, Chief Operations Officer.

While having his roots in Minnesota, Mark and his family moved to the San Diego area when he was 9. He began his banking career working part-time for a community bank while attending Poway High and continued while attending San Diego State.  Community involvement includes fundraising efforts for organizations such as the San Diego Food Bank, the Alzheimer's Association, and Susan G Komen for the Cure.