Ernie Lopez

Ernie Lopez, MAI, currently serves as SVP and Chief Appraiser at East West Bank, where responsibilities include analyzing commercial real estate appraisals in accordance with USPAP and FIRREA standards, with a focus on complex appraisals and specialized property reviews for credit valuation. Prior to this role, Ernie worked at Norris Realty Advisors as a State Certified Commercial Appraiser, providing appraisal and market analysis for retail, office, industrial properties, and land. Additionally, experience includes a position as a Buyer at the University of Southern California. Ernie holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Redlands and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management from California State University, Los Angeles.