Caleb Willis

Tamara Gurney, president and chief executive officer of Mission Valley Bank welcomes Caleb Willis to the bank’s Valencia office as Vice President and Relationship Manager. “Caleb has spent the majority of the past 10 years building a tremendous reputation throughout the SBA Lending community.  He is a skilled community banker with a deep understanding of our local area markets and business climate and we are very excited that Caleb has joined Mission Valley’s team,” Gurney said.

Willis is a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley. “As a two-time MVP, I’m excited for my new association with MVB,” said Willis, referring to the Most Valuable Player – Offense title received while attending Valencia High School and being named Most Valuable Player at Azusa Pacific University in 2000, having played a key role in winning that school the National Championship in 1998. Willis will be based in Mission Valley Bank’s Valencia office and his market will include all of Santa Clarita as well as surrounding communities.

Ms. Gurney stated “In today’s turbulent economic times, people need more from their banking relationships than ever before.  Growing businesses need bankers that get to know them as individuals and work to get a real understanding of their business and its needs.  They need bankers that provide them financial solutions – not j ust products.”  Gurney continued, “I am particularly excited to welcome Caleb to our team as he is a well-rounded financial expert and brings with him the skill and knowledge our clients and community deserve.”

Gurney said, “The philosophy of Mission Valley Bank is that we earn our role as a Trusted Advisor to each of our clients, providing them with a great deal more than just outstanding banking products and  services.  Caleb’s expertise in the growth and development of small to mid-sized companies will further strengthen our bank’s ability to truly assist in the development of our client’s businesses.”  Gurney continued, “We understand that our clients have almost limitless choices when it comes to selecting a financial institution.  Our commitment to developing a partnership with each client enables us to provide something that cannot be found at any other bank.  We do not just talk about relationship banking, we create it and Caleb Willis is a welcome addition to our outstanding team of relationship bankers.”

About Mission Valley Bank

Mission Valley Bank is a full-service, independent, commercial bank specializing in the banking needs of small to medium businesses in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. The Bank was chartered in July 2001, with a vision of local ownership and a commitment to providing financial solutions to meet the needs of its clients.