Deb Bitler

Deb Bitler has extensive experience in compliance and risk management within the banking sector, currently serving as a Volunteer at Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence since January 2024. Prior to this role, Bitler was the Senior Vice President and Head of Compliance Advisory at Bank of the West from December 2013 to February 2024, leading a team of compliance professionals across various banking divisions. Bitler has held significant compliance roles at City National Bank, Cathay Bank, Washington Mutual, Wachovia Bank, and First Union National Bank, consistently focusing on creating robust compliance programs, managing regulatory requirements, and enhancing operational risk strategies. Bitler's career highlights include successfully achieving high ratings from auditors and examiners and implementing enterprise-wide compliance initiatives to address regulatory changes and risk management. Education includes attendance at Evergreen Valley College between 1984 and 1985.