Sara Pelaez

Sara Pelaez is an experienced banking professional with a robust background in information technology and risk management. Currently serving as VP and IT Audit Officer at Montecito Bank & Trust since June 2021, Sara previously held the position of VP, Risk Manager at Pacific Western Bank from April 2012 to June 2021. Before that, Sara was the SVP, Chief Information Officer and earlier the VP, Information Technology Officer at First California Bank from October 1999 to March 2012. Sara's career began at City Commerce Bank, where Sara served as Account Services Manager from August 1995 to September 1999.