Daniel Meza has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Daniel currently holds the position of Senior Vice President - Lodi Market Manager at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California. Prior to this, they served as Vice President, Relationship Manager at the same bank.
Before joining Farmers & Merchants Bank, Daniel worked at Community Bank of San Joaquin as an AVP Loan Officer. Daniel also worked at Wells Fargo as a Relationship Manager Ag Industry Specialist.
Daniel'searlier work experience includes roles such as Assistant Grower/Manager at L & L Transplant, CO, Logistics Supervisor at Pacific Coast Producers, and Loan Officer at AgCredit of California.
Throughout their career, Daniel Meza has gained valuable expertise and leadership skills in the banking and finance industry.
Daniel Meza completed their education in a chronological manner. Daniel first attended San Joaquin Delta College from 1999 to 2001, where they obtained an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Following that, they pursued their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations from California State University, Fresno, from 2001 to 2003.
In terms of professional development, Daniel Meza obtained certifications outside of their formal education. In 2007, they completed the "Building the Ultimate Business Banker" program offered by BBI Financial, LLC - Relationship Banking Academy. In 2012, they obtained the "Leadership Farm Bureau" certification from the California Farm Bureau Federation. Lastly, in 2013, they completed the "Commercial Lending School" program provided by Hipereon Financial Training Experts.
Between 2017 and 2019, Daniel Meza attended the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, specializing in the Graduate School of Banking field of study. However, the information does not mention the completion of a specific degree.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California
F&M Bank, headquartered in Lodi, California, is a locally owned and operated full-service community bank with more than $5.3 billion in assets. We proudly serve California’s great communities with more than 32 convenient locations. F&M Bank is consistently recognized as one of the safest banks in California. We continue to carry the Five-Star, Superior Bank award by the national independent bank rating firm of Bauer Financial, one of the nation’s most well-known independent rating services for banks and credit unions *. We have received this recognition for more than 20 years, longer than any other commercial bank in the state of California. Along with the experience and knowledge of the communities we support, F&M Bank is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Central Valley and East Bay by reinvesting a significant portion of our profits back into these communities. We proudly maintain the highest rating possible for Community Reinvestment - an “Outstanding” from the Federal Government. Today, F&M Bank continues to grow and prosper each year, while fulfilling the banking needs of local business, the agriculture community, and families. *Bauer Financial, Inc. rated F&M Bank “5-Star, Superior Bank” as of the quarter ending December 31, 2022. For more information please visit www.bauerfinancial.com. Information is accurate as of 1/23/23.