Circle Bank Names Juanna Collin as Senior VP/Operations

Circle Bank on April 18 announced that veteran bank industry executive Juanna Collin has been named senior vice president of operations and technology.  In her new position, Collin will report to Kim Kaselionis, CEO/president of the Bank.

Collin has 25 years of experience in systems, operations and compliance, including more than a decade as a consultant to community banks.  Among the financial institutions for whom she has conducted projects are One PacificCoast Bank, New Resource Bank, California Bank of Commerce, Mission National Bank and Bank of Alameda.

Prior to starting her consulting career, she was the senior vice president of operations at Commercial Bank of San Francisco.

“Juanna has worked with us on several projects,” Kaselionis said, “and has expertise in areas that will be key for Circle Bank as we implement our previously announced branch expansion program.”

Collin has been a consultant on projects, ranging from core data processing systems to electronic banking systems to compliance and risk management programs.  She will also serve as a member of Circle Bank’s Technology management committee and has been instrumental in the selection and strategic direction of the Bank’s core data processing systems.

“Having worked with Circle Bank as a consultant,” she said, “I am confident that I will be able to work with the senior management as we expand our branch network.  Our goal is to seamlessly integrate new and existing branches into our system while also providing new technology for our clients.”

Circle Bank, a four-star Bauer-rated bank, has been prominent in the commercial loan and financing area, and continues to be the No. 1 SBA 7(a) lender in the North Bay, according the statistics from the Small Business Administration.  It is an active Preferred SBA lender, providing all funding options available through the program, including 504, 7A and Patriot loans.

About Circle Bank

Circle Bank (www.circlebank.com) is a full-service bank, providing a broad range of personal and commercial financial services.  The Bank reported assets of $301 million for its quarter ending December 31, 2010.   It is headquartered in Novato, with branches in Corte Madera, San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and San Francisco’s Noe Valley.