Welcome to Mission Valley Bank, your community banking partner since July 2001. Our foundation is built on a straightforward yet powerful premise: understand and meet the unique financial needs of the individuals, families, and businesses in our community. Founded by a group of local businesspeople and bankers, we have grown steadily over the past two decades without losing sight of our commitment: redefining banking solutions that help you reach your financial goals.
Our impact extends beyond transactions and accounts. We are deeply involved in community development, lending our support to local events, organizations, and initiatives that drive neighborhoods forward. We stand firm in the belief that a bank’s true value is measured by the success and strength of the community it serves.
OUR TEAM
What makes Mission Valley Bank exceptional? Our people. Our team is a dynamic blend of experienced bankers and passionate advocates for your financial success. We are Trusted Advisors in our fields, but more importantly, we are enthusiasts for helping our clients succeed. Connect with a community of success at Mission Valley Bank—join the hundreds of businesses that rely on us to prioritize their financial goals and strengthen our collective community.
Let’s redefine success together.
Board of Directors
Tamara Gurney
President, CEO & Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
John Parker
Chairman of the Board
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
Mr. Parker is the Executive
Officer and Co-Founder of Parker
Brown Inc. bank consultant.
Kathleen Kellogg
Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
Ms. Kellogg is an experienced
banking executive and director.
John Miller
Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
Mr. Miller is an Executive Officer
& Co-founder of Lexicon Bank, as
well as an investment advisory
professional and community bank
consultant.
Jerold B. Neuman
Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mr. Neuman is a partner with
the law firm of DLA Piper
Ara Oghoorian
CFA, CFP®, CPA
Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
Mr. Oghoorian is the Founder
& President of ACap Asset
Management, Inc.
Eric Y. Sato, CPA
Director
Mission Valley Bancorp
Mission Valley Bank
Mr. Sato is a consultant to the
Certified Public Accounting firm
of Edwards, Sato & Yang CPA’s.
Executive Leadership Team
Tamara Gurney
President
Chief Executive Officer
Richard C. “Rich”
Christensen
Executive Vice President
Chief Banking Officer
Anthony Chuan
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Carlson
Executive Vice President
Managing Director SBA
Michael Henry
Executive Vice President
Chief Credit Officer
Branch Location Managers
SANTA CLARITA
661-753-5693
Laura Soto
Vice President
Operations Manager
SUN VALLEY
818-394-2300
Alexandra Macias
Assistant Vice President
Branch Operations Manager
BURBANK
818-433-3565
Schanel Lofton
Branch Operations Manager