American Riviera Bank (ARB) is broadening its presence along the Central Coast with its newest Lending Center in Ventura, which opened Jan. 2 at 1280 S. Victoria Ave.

The center will focus on commercial real estate lending, business loans, mortgage lending, and construction financing, providing customized financial solutions designed to meet the needs of Ventura’s business and real estate owners, the bank said.

The new Ventura center builds on the bank’s Central Coast expansion in San Luis Obispo County, with full-service branches in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo and Atascadero, ARB said. The bank also has full-service branches in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Santa Maria.

“We believe in local decision-making, strong relationships, flexible solutions and placing the community’s interests at the forefront,” said Jeff DeVine, president/CEO of American Riviera Bank.

“Our experienced Ventura team looks forward to delivering relationship-based services to Ventura County businesses, professionals and real estate investors,” he said.

Leading the Lending Center is Brian Donovan, senior vice president/Regional Commercial Relationship manager, who brings some 30 years of lending experience.

He specializes in structuring tailored credit solutions for middle market companies, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs, including working capital lines, equipment financing, specialty lending, and commercial real estate.

Donovan is joined by Mike Cox, vice president and commercial loan officer, a Ventura County native with experience in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial lending.

Cox serves as treasurer of Community Conscience and was recognized with the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 Award in 2024.

For more, visit americanriviera.bank.