John Tellenbach

John Tellenbach has a diverse work experience in the banking industry. John is currently employed as the EVP / Western Commercial Regional Executive at City First Bank since 2023. Previously, they held the role of Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer at Malaga Bank from 2015 to 2023. Before that, John was the Executive Vice President / Chief Banking Officer at Sunwest Bank from 2014 to 2015. John also worked as a Senior Vice President / Group Manager at Comerica from 2011 to 2014, and as Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer at First Private Bank & Trust from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, John served as a Senior Vice President, Regional Director at Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company from 2006 to 2009, and as a Vice President/Area Manager at Wells Fargo Bank from 2001 to 2006.

John Tellenbach attended UC San Diego from 1987 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Sciences.