California Business Bank hires business innovation leader Jer Wood
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 17, 8:15AM CDT
California Business Bank is pleased to announce that Jer Wood has joined the bank as Head of Business Projects. Wood, a leader in technology and data driven business innovation, has served in a variety of banking positions including roles at ADB Bank and most recently with BofI Federal Bank (previously Bank of Internet), where he was the Head of Strategic Partnerships. Mr. Wood, who is equally comfortable in business development and technology roles, has been instrumental in developing innovative revenue opportunities. Mr. Wood was a key member of the founding team of ADB's branchless bank model, focusing on online loan and deposit origination. Mr. Wood developed the bank's key credit processes and procedures, as well as implemented and managed its credit technology and data systems. At BofI he continued to refine his skills and led a key revenue generating business unit.
California Business Bank hires bank technology expert Peter Braunz.
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 16, 7:04AM CDT
California Business Bank is pleased to announce that Peter Braunz joined the bank as CIO. Braunz has extensive experience in developing innovative financial solutions having held key positions at ACC Capital, Lending Tree, Edwards Life Sciences and, most recently, as Chief Technology Officer of BofI Federal Bank (previously Bank of Internet). Mr. Braunz has led critical technology and operational initiatives in online account opening automation, call center automation, online banking, customer analytics, loan origination systems, lead management and software development. President and CEO Adriaan van Zyl noted, "Mr. Braunz has successfully brought technology to the forefront of the customer experience and can help transform our bank into a diversified low-cost, technology driven financial services fulfillment platform. In addition to his technical expertise, Mr. Braunz brings deep operational and project management experience to California Business Bank."