The Board of Directors of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria and Community Bank of Santa Maria deeply mourn the passing of their former president/CEO and current board chair James D. Glines, who passed away Feb. 27.
“Jim Glines and Bill Hares co-founded the bank with the vision of providing a true community bank that would address the unique needs of the Santa Maria Valley, driven by local decision-making from people who know and understand the community,” the bank said.
“We are all profoundly saddened by the loss of our dear friend and mentor, Jim Glines,” said Janet Silveria, current president/CEO. “Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and the broader community.
“It’s difficult to capture in words the immense impact Jim had on all of us. A man of unparalleled generosity and empathy, he had the rare gift of making everyone feel truly valued.
“He supported countless nonprofit and service organizations, far too numerous to mention without the risk of overlooking any. But perhaps his greatest passion was for the world of community banking, a commitment he instilled in all of us here at Community Bank of Santa Maria. We are honored and humbled to continue his legacy and uphold his enduring influence.”
The Board of Directors has appointed Silveria chair of the Board of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria and Community Bank of Santa Maria.
Silveria was hired by Glines and Hares during the organizational phase of the bank, and was appointed chief financial officer upon the bank’s opening in 2001. She was named president in 2012, and CEO in 2015.
Silveria will continue to hold the positions of president and CEO of both Community Bancorp of Santa Maria and Community Bank of Santa Maria.