Terri Hipwell

Terri Hipwell is an SVP/Commercial Underwriting & Processing Director at First Foundation Bank, where they manage a team of commercial underwriters and processors across California, Nevada, and Hawaii. With over thirty years of experience in the financial industry, Terri has held various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President positions at Sterling Savings Bank, Commerce National Bank, and Umpqua Bank. They are known for their collaborative approach to guiding cross-functional teams and creating a culture of employee excellence. Terri holds a degree in Bank Management from the Western States School of Banking.