Ben Alvarado

Ben Alvarado, MBA, ACC, serves as the Executive Vice President and Director of Core Banking at California Bank & Trust since January 2020, where Ben is a vital member of the Executive Management Committee, responsible for the strategic direction and growth of various business lines. Additionally, Ben has been an Executive Coach for the Executive Coaches of Orange County since April 2022, focusing on supporting nonprofit leaders. As an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from April 2020 to June 2024, Ben teaches Managing Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace. Prior roles include Executive Vice President and Head of Retail and Business Banking at Sunwest Bank and multiple leadership positions at Wells Fargo, where Ben oversaw extensive banking operations across various regions. Educationally, Ben holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a BA in Interpersonal & Organizational Communication from California State University, Long Beach.