City First Bank
Sonja Wells has a diverse work experience history. Sonja started their career as a Marketing Director for GGP, a large shopping center developer. Sonja managed a multi-million dollar marketing budget and directed strategic marketing plans. From there, they worked as a Commercial Leasing Representative for The Taubman Company. Sonja then joined Wells Fargo as a Small Business Relationship Manager, where they provided deposit, lending, and treasury management services to business clients. After that, they joined M&T Bank as a Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, responsible for loan origination and portfolio management for small businesses. Currently, they are Chief Lending Officer at City First Bank, N.A., where they oversee lending operations. Sonja was previously the Interim Chief Lending Officer and held the position of Senior Vice President at City First Bank, N.A. Sonja has extensive experience in the banking and financial services industry, with expertise in lending and relationship management.
Sonja Wells attended Immaculata Preparatory School but there is no information about the years they attended or whether they received a degree or a specific field of study. Sonja later attended Boise State University, where they earned a BA degree in Sociology & Criminal Justice. No specific years are mentioned for their time at Boise State University either.
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City First Bank
City First Bank is a commercial community development bank, the largest Black-led Minority Depository Institution, and a certified as B Corp with branches and headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC; channeling intentional capital to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; investing in multifamily affordable housing, nonprofits and small business development. We offer a unique platform for impact depositors and institutional investors to see value in strengthening LMI communities through the provision of capital. NASDAQ: BYFC