ABOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK Santa Cruz County Bank was founded in 2004. It is a top-rated, locally-owned and operated, full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The bank has branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Santa Cruz County Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus, and direct access to decision makers. The bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties. As a full-service bank, Santa Cruz County Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government-guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment, and treasury management. True to its community roots, Santa Cruz County Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local not-for-profit organizations. Santa Cruz County Bank stock is publicly traded on the OTCQX marketplace under the symbol SCZC. Stock purchase orders may be placed online, through a brokerage firm, or through Market Makers listed in the Investor Relations section of the bank’s website. For more information about Santa Cruz County Bank, visit www.sccountybank.com.
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Congratulations, Krista! We're proud to have you representing Santa Cruz County Bank and advocating for the banking industry in California.
CBA Board Chair Krista Snelling joined the team this week at our monthly staff meeting. The team had the opportunity to learn about Krista’s banking journey and her priorities for the association. #Leadership #CaliforniaBankers
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) ranked Santa Cruz County Bank 12th in its Top 25 Best Performing Community Banks in the nation with the highest return on average assets and average equity ratios for banks over $1 billion in asset size. We are proud to be recognized in the industry for our continued top performance and remain committed to providing relationship-based, problem-solving banking in our communities. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. ICBA
Santa Cruz County Bank is pleased to welcome John Telesco as Senior Business Banking Officer. He maintains his office at the Bank’s Scotts Valley branch where he is responsible for new business acquisition, lending and business development in the Silicon Valley, Greater Bay Area and Santa Cruz County . Mr. Telesco has a 25-year history in the banking and mortgage industries with an extensive background in loan origination, lending policy and regulatory compliance and relationship management. He served as Regional Manager for American Financial Network and as District Manager for Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company. Most recently, he served as Originating Branch Manager for Premier Mortgage Resources. John Telesco
Congratulations to Caroline Chapin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Don Chapin Company, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors for Santa Cruz County Bank and its holding company, for being selected as a 2024 Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal! We’re proud to celebrate Caroline’s well-deserved recognition for her years of business leadership in the construction industry, commitment to the Monterey County community and her significance as a role model for women in construction and affiliated industries. We look forward to celebrating all of the 2024 honorees! Caroline Chapin The Don Chapin Company, Inc. Silicon Valley Business Journal
Santa Cruz County Bank was honored with a Be the Difference Legacy of Service Award by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, recognizing 20 years of supporting local organizations in the communities we serve. We’re grateful for this recognition and thankful for our employees who support our communities through volunteerism, fundraising and serving on boards and committees of nonprofit organizations. In 2023 our employees contributed over 2,700 hours of volunteer and service hours across our communities! As we celebrate the Bank’s 20th Anniversary, we also celebrate our 20-year community partnership with the Volunteer Center! We’re proud to be your community bank! Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County
Congratulations to Krista Snelling, our President and CEO, on her new role as Chair of the California Bankers Association (CBA) Board of Directors. Krista is featured in California Banker Magazine, a CBA publication, sharing her insights on adopting digital transformation in the banking industry, advocating for the interests of California banks and celebrating the evolution of Santa Cruz County Bank as we mark our 20th anniversary. We’re proud to have Krista representing Santa Cruz County Bank and providing leadership in the banking industry. Read the interview: https://bit.ly/3x4LsZu Krista Snelling California Bankers Association
Santa Cruz County Bank filled 16 bowling lanes with over 70 employees, family and friends in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County 2024 Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at the Boardwalk Bowl. With donations from bowlers, employees, clients and the Board of Directors, the Bank was the top team fundraiser, raising more than $9,000. Over $75,000 was raised by all participants in the campaign for the organization! For over 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has created and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships for more than 8,500 youths, ages 7 – 18, in Santa Cruz County. While we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we’re proud to celebrate 20 years of community banking and 20 years of supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County
We are excited to share that Santa Cruz County Bank and 1st Capital Bank have decided to merge. Watch a special video from our President and CEO, Krista Snelling, regarding this exciting news. This union will create one of the largest community banks in Central California. The combined bank will serve Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties with nearly $3 billion in assets. This increase in scale means greater lending capacity and the ability to broaden our support for the communities we serve. As we join forces with a like-minded partner who shares our vision of providing exceptional service, innovative solutions and meaningful community impact, we are confident this merger will bring many benefits to our region and our clients. Together, we will be able to offer enhanced products and services, more convenience and access, and more opportunities to grow and thrive. We look forward to keeping you informed as we work toward the completion of this union. In the meantime, you can continue to bank with us as usual. Thank you for your trust and loyalty. We are excited about the future and what we can achieve together. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gr_JMCMj. #sccountybank #communitybank #banklocal #aptos #capitola #cupertino #monterey #salinas #santacruz #scottsvalley #watsonville #siliconvalley #bankingnews #westcoastnews #messagefromtheCEO #futureofbanking #communitybanking #mergerannouncement #bankingnews
West Coast Community Bancorp and 1st Capital Bancorp have announced the merger of Santa Cruz County Bank and 1st Capital Bank. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WL5AdL
Our Santa Cruz County Bank team and guests enjoyed this year’s Down to Earth Women (DEW) Luncheon, presented annually by Agri-Culture at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos. We are always excited to celebrate women in agriculture and related industries supporting the farming community. The proceeds from this event benefit the Focus Agriculture program, the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, and the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s school programs. Santa Cruz County Bank has been an active participant in Focus Agriculture since we opened our doors 20 years ago. Since 2004 the Bank has sponsored over a dozen team members in the program’s graduating classes! Focus Agriculture is an intensive educational program offering community leaders a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from experts in the field about a broad spectrum of agriculture and related industries. Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Monterey County Farm Bureau Driscoll's Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services Renee's Garden Hospice of Santa Cruz County Tomatero Organic Farm