Paul Lee is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance and analysis. With a career spanning over 16 years, Paul has held pivotal roles at various financial institutions, including Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach as a CRA Analyst, Axos Bank as a CRA Specialist, and Grandpoint Bank also as a CRA Analyst. Responsibilities have included administering CRA compliance programs, conducting compliance reviews, and performing annual analyses while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Earlier in the career, Paul gained valuable insights as an Accountant at Mr. Chow Enterprises and as Chief Operating Officer at Happy Ride, Inc. Education includes dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Ethnic Studies and Liberal Studies with a concentration in Economics from the University of California, Riverside.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
Farmers & Merchants Bank is a community bank. They offer commercial and small business banking, business loan programs, home loans, and a robust offering of consumer retail banking products, including checking, savings, and youth account services.