American Riviera Bank

08/18/2026

ARB’s Volunteer of the Month, Stephanie Olson, is being recognized for her dedication to supporting individuals and families in our community. As part of this recognition, Stephanie selected The Turner Foundation to receive a donation from American Riviera Bank on her behalf.

Stephanie chose The Turner Foundation - Since 1958 because she strongly believes in its mission of supporting low- and moderate-income individuals with housing opportunities, as well as youth transitioning out of foster care. She appreciates the organization’s commitment to providing resources, opportunities, and a sense of belonging that help people thrive.

The Turner Foundation has been dedicated to creating positive change in our community for more than 67 years through affordable housing, education programs, leadership development, and family support. We’re grateful to have an organization providing these important resources and helping individuals and families thrive here on the Central Coast.

08/17/2026

Meet Annie Lopez, owner of Quality Roofing, Santa Barbara. When she acquired the company, Annie found a trusted banking partner in American Riviera Bank and relationship banker Annette Jorgensen. Through personalized guidance, shared community values, and a belief in Annie's vision, American Riviera Bank helped support the next chapter of a trusted local business that's built on care, integrity, and lasting relationships.

08/15/2026

Quick question: when's the last time you actually checked in on your finances—not just your balance, but the full picture?

National Financial Awareness Day (Aug 14) is the perfect nudge to pause and take stock. You don't need to do it all today—just start with these 6 things everyone should know about their money.

Read more: https://americanriviera.bank/blog/national-financial-awareness-day-financial-checkup

08/14/2026

Is your business ready for Q4?

For many businesses, the fourth quarter brings greater demand, and greater opportunity. Preparing now can help you finish the year strong.

Here's three smart ways to get ahead of the busy season:

Review your cash flow
Plan for inventory and year-end expenses
Make sure you have the resources to meet increased demand

08/13/2026

For six generations, the Sinton family has cared for the lands of San Luis Obispo County, with each generation finding new ways to carry that legacy forward and help shape agriculture and local business in the community.

We always appreciate opportunities to highlight clients like Daniel Sinton and share the stories behind the families and businesses that shape the Central Coast. With many members of our team coming from agricultural families themselves, we've been able to support the Sinton family through a relationship built on trust and an understanding of both the industry and the communities we serve.

Read more about the Sinton family and their commitment to our region in the full story:

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08/12/2026

Happy work anniversary to our incredible team members who started in August! 🌻🥳

Congratulations to Jeff DeVine, President & CEO (18 yrs); Eusebio Cordova, Chief Credit Officer (17 yrs); Bobby Boyes, Regional Client Services Manager (21 yrs); Kelvin Dedrick, Credit Administrator (12 yrs); Adriana Corona, Service Manager (10 yrs); Neil Amarante, Senior Lending Officer (9 yrs); Tyler Flesner, Portfolio Manager (9 yrs); Ann Hansen, Senior Commercial & Agriculture Banking Officer (9 yrs); Paul Tognazzini, Community Relationship Officer (9 yrs); Levi Chagoya, Construction Loan Officer (8 yrs); Yatzie Acosta, Human Resources Manager (4 yrs); Kristen Desmond, Corporate Secretary (4 yrs); Vanesa Wendler, Senior Human Resources Administrator (4 yrs); Matt Crego, Client Relationship Manager (4 yrs); Linda Bailey, Operations Support Specialist (3 yrs); and Gilbert Regalado, Teller (1 yr)!

Thank you for the hard work and expertise you bring to ARB and to our community. We are better because of you.

08/08/2026

The first day of school is right around the corner, and many families are checking off those final back-to-school purchases.

From school supplies and clothing to extracurricular activities, creating a plan can go a long way toward reducing stress and staying within budget.

We've put together practical tips to help your family prepare for the school year ahead, along with ways to involve your children in the process.

📚 Read more through the link in our comments.

08/07/2026

Is your business loan ready?

Before meeting with a lender, make sure you can answer three important questions:

What are you financing?
Why do you need financing?
How will you repay the loan?

A little preparation can help clarify your needs, streamline the lending process, and position your business for long-term success.

08/07/2026

🎉 We've been nominated in Santa Barbara Independent's Best of Santa Barbara!

You'll find us in:

🏡 Housing – Mortgage Company
🏦 Living Well – Bank

Don't forget, you must vote in at least 20 categories for your votes to count.

Voting is open now: https://bestof.independent.com/

Thanks for your support!

08/04/2026

What a great way to close out July and celebrate 20 years. 🎉✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our branches and helped make the day so special. It was wonderful to chat with our clients, share stories, and reflect on the relationships we've built across the Central Coast.

We're grateful for your trust and support, and we're excited for the future ahead!

04/27/2022

DIGITAL BANKING SPECIALIST: The Digital Banking Specialist provides a full range of technical and general support to customers regarding Retail and Business Online Banking, Mobile Deposit and Remote Deposit; includes but not limited to, completing user registration, managing bill pay issues, technical support, remote installations, manages daily processing; resolves problems within given authority. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

04/13/2022

Teller: The position of Teller is responsible for performing routine, basic to moderately complex teller duties involving: deposits; cashing checks and savings transactions; processing loan payments; assisting with night depository duties; servicing the ATM; promoting business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services. The position is also required to be knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of vault, safe deposit, branch operations, and bank products and services. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

03/23/2022

LOAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE: The Loan Services Representative is responsible for performing routine and advanced duties related to existing consumer, business, and SBA loans; processing consumer, commercial and real estate loan payments and processes closed loan files; distributes daily and monthly reports; images loan and customer documents to the operating system and promotes business for the bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

03/16/2022

CREDIT ANALYST: The position of Credit Analyst II is responsible for performing in-depth, thorough financial and collateral analysis and investigation on the credit worthiness of prospective and current clients, which includes ensuring that requested loans conform to Bank’s lending policies and procedures and generally accepted underwriting practices that are a necessary component of creating a safe and sound loan. Supports lenders in collection and analysis of loan application data; assists with loan underwriting and is typically responsible for analysis of moderate to complex credit requests; prepares credit related reports and summaries for presentation to loan officers and/or loan committee. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

03/10/2022

CENTRAL OPERATIONS MANAGER: The AVP, Central Operations Manager is responsible for the on-going supervision and operations of the central operations and card services; ensuring that internal and external customers receive prompt and accurate support through ACH, check services, card services and legal processes; ensures compliance with policies, procedures; resolves problems within given authority. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

03/03/2022

The sunflowers are completed! The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place today, March 3rd at 5 p.m. in front of Old Navy on State Street. Be Sure to check out the flower painted by the talented artists from Santa Barbara Junior High School, our partner school, on the corner of State and Carrillo! Thank you to all participants and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture and Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Photography across the site has been provided with the permissions of extraordinary local photographers, including Nell Campbell, John Ogilvie, Leela Cyd and many more talented individuals willing to share their work with the public. We are very grateful for their support. 

03/02/2022

PERSONAL BANKER, MONTECITO: The position of Personal Banker II is responsible for processing all new account transactions; assisting customers in their selection of various accounts and financial services; cross-selling the Bank’s products and services; opening, maintaining and closing of all account types; performing branch clerical duties; promoting business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services. Acts as second teller insuring customers receive accurate and responsive service. The Personal Banker is cross-functional and may also perform teller duties, such as receiving checks, cash, and payments for deposits to savings and checking accounts, cashing checks and processing payments. May also act as dual control to balance and process ATM, vault, and night drop transactions. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

02/23/2022

CENTRAL Ops Specialist: Central Operations Specialist II is responsible for performing various operational support duties; processing and posting of deposit transactions, exception items, check adjustments, ACH returns & corrections, legal processes, along with a variety of other routine duties, in accordance with established procedures; provides support to customers and Bank personnel; resolves problems within given authority. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.

02/22/2022

The Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau is dedicated to serving our local farmers and ranchers, our community and programs through education, scholarships, the care of our environment as well as special events that celebrate the harvest to weekly Farmers Markets! Thank you SBCFB!

Whether you represent a community involved in the production of food products, are home to one of the ports that ships California-grown products all over the world, or are one of the 38 million California consumers of the food, fiber or foliage we produce, you have a stake in the future of Californi...

01/21/2022

DIGITAL BANKING SPECIALIST: Digital Banking Specialist II provides a full range of technical and general support to customers regarding Retail and Business Online Banking, Mobile Deposit and Remote Deposit; includes but not limited to, completing user registration, managing bill pay issues, technical support, remote installations, manages daily processing; resolves problems within given authority. Visit https://arb.bank/careers to learn more.