Denise Sanford

Denise Sanford has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Denise currently works at Community West Bank as the First Vice President Audit Manager, a role they have held since April 2021. Before that, they were the Vice President and Community Banking Manager at the same company from May 2018 to April 2021.

Prior to joining Community West Bank, Denise worked at First Republic Bank as the Assistant Manager of the Santa Barbara Preferred Banking Office from March 2016 to May 2018. Denise also held the position of Senior Vice President at Heritage Oaks Bank from October 2007 to July 2017.

Denise has experience at Union Bank as well, where they served as a Sr. Relationship Banker from February 2015 to March 2016. Denise'sresponsibilities included developing new banking relationships with clients, expanding existing relationships, and achieving branch and bank goals.

Before their time at Union Bank, Denise was self-employed as a Lending Professional from July 2013 to January 2015. Denise also worked at Business First National Bank as the Sr. Vice President and Risk Manager from September 2000 to October 2007. Overall, Denise has a diverse range of experience in various roles within the banking industry.

Denise Sanford began their education in 2002 at the American Bankers Association Compliance School/Indiana University, Purdue University. Denise pursued a degree in Regulatory Compliance and obtained the certification of Certified Compliance Officer. Denise'seducation at this institution is ongoing.

In 2011, Denise attended Santa Barbara City College for professional development and leadership training. Although they attended the college for a year until 2012, they did not obtain a specific degree during this time.

Denise Sanford has also acquired additional certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. In 2023, they obtained the Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) certification from IAP Career College. Furthermore, they achieved the CRVPM Level II Certification from Compliance Education Institute, LLC in January 2023.

Therefore, Denise Sanford's education history includes certification as a Certified Compliance Officer from the American Bankers Association Compliance School/Indiana University, Purdue University, and professional development and leadership training from Santa Barbara City College. Additionally, they hold the certifications of Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) and CRVPM Level II.