West Coast Community Bank

West Coast Community Bank Community bank serving four counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara/Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz. Put your money where your life is. Member FDIC.

Equal Housing Lender.

Doug Fischer, SVP Regional President for Santa Cruz County, embodies what community banking is all about: strengthening ...
06/17/2026

Doug Fischer, SVP Regional President for Santa Cruz County, embodies what community banking is all about: strengthening the place we call home. For Doug, banking goes beyond transactions; it’s about supporting local businesses, fostering economic vitality and ensuring the entire community thrives together. He believes the strength of West Coast Community Bank is directly tied to the strength of the communities it serves.

A collaborative leader at heart, Doug draws inspiration from those around him. He credits the passion and dedication of his colleagues at the Bank for driving success, noting the deep experience and shared commitment among the Bank’s leadership team. This connection fuels his own approach and reinforces a culture centered on teamwork and service.

Doug has deep roots in Santa Cruz County and remains actively involved in organizations that make a meaningful impact, including the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Monarch Services, the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group and Watsonville Rotary. As a third generation Santa Cruzan, he takes pride in giving back and helping local businesses prosper.

The most rewarding moments for Doug are hearing directly from clients, whether it’s a quick thank you in the grocery store or hearing a story about a fellow WCCB banker. Those interactions reinforce his passion for the work and the people behind it. He genuinely enjoys solving financial challenges and finding creative, outside-the-box solutions that make a lasting difference for clients.

Thank you, Doug, for exemplifying the true impact of community banking every day.

West Coast Community Bank branches will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day...
06/15/2026

West Coast Community Bank branches will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Our ATMs, online banking and mobile app are available 24/7 for your convenience.

http://www.wccb.com Member FDIC

Congratulations to Jared Carver, SVP Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, on being recognized in the 40 Under 40 C...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Jared Carver, SVP Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, on being recognized in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Jared’s strategic insight, innovation and leadership play a key role in propelling West Coast Community Bank’s growth and recognition as one of the top performing financial institutions in the industry. He is a key contributor to strategic decision-making at the Bank.

Jared is a mentor to his team, known for his integrity, drive and commitment to excellence. He readily shares his expertise, elevating his team’s along with the Bank's culture of cooperative and collaborative work.

We’re proud to have Jared as a West Coast Community Banker and celebrate his well-deserved recognition.

06/10/2026

High above the coastline, where the mountains meet the ocean, Nepenthe has welcomed generations of locals and visitors to Big Sur.

“West Coast Community Bank understands our business, our history and the realities of operating in Big Sur. When we need flexibility and fast action, they are there.” ~ Kirk Gafill, President and Chief Financial Officer, Nepenthe/Phoenix Corporation

Supporting iconic local businesses like Nepenthe is what community banking is all about.

Congratulations to Kim Luke on being honored with the Employee Campaign Manager Award at United Way of Santa Cruz County...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Kim Luke on being honored with the Employee Campaign Manager Award at United Way of Santa Cruz County’s 2026 United in Purpose Awards.

Kim’s commitment to supporting local community partners, along with her leadership, consistency and genuine enthusiasm for helping others, continues to make a meaningful impact across Santa Cruz County.

We’re proud to have Kim on the West Coast Community Bank team and celebrate this well-deserved recognition.


We are pleased to welcome Chad Barbieri as vice president and SBA business development officer.Mr. Barbieri brings more ...
06/03/2026

We are pleased to welcome Chad Barbieri as vice president and SBA business development officer.

Mr. Barbieri brings more than 20 years of banking and project management experience, along with deep industry knowledge and strong connections to the communities he serves across the Greater Bay Area.

Welcome, Chad!

West Coast Community Bank is honored to be nominated for the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excell...
06/01/2026

West Coast Community Bank is honored to be nominated for the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excellence Awards. Voting is now open through June 5.

The Chamber’s annual awards recognize organizations across the Central Coast that demonstrate outstanding achievement in their fields. We’re proud of the excellence our Monterey County team delivers every day for our clients and community partners.

Vote now https://bit.ly/4dTb1OB

From community partnerships and celebrations to marathons and team highlights, May was a standout month at West Coast Co...
05/29/2026

From community partnerships and celebrations to marathons and team highlights, May was a standout month at West Coast Community Bank.
• WCCB bankers supported NAMIWalks’ inaugural 5K and 1-mile walk at Toro County Park in Salinas, benefiting free mental health education and advocacy services.
• We participated in the Fight Stroke Walk to support stroke awareness, prevention and timely treatment in Santa Clara County.
• Our bankers celebrated with families and students at the Sacred Heart Nativity School Fiesta.
• Marshall Delk showed his WCCB spirit on an Alaskan cruise during “Orange Night.”
• Alison Voorhees attended the opening night reception for Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles, presented by the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division.
• We helped United Way of Monterey County Stuff the Bus with school supplies for students across the region.
• Emily Ruvalcaba and Alison Voorhees joined Hunger at Home board members to learn more about efforts to fight food insecurity in San Jose.
• Our bankers volunteered at the Spring Lamb BBQ in Watsonville, helping raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Jacob’s Heart.
• WCCB supported the Be the Difference Awards on May 20 at The Grove, where the bank sponsored the Arts & Culture category and Kim Luke introduced the award.
• We also came out in force at the Salinas Valley Fair in King City, volunteering at the BBQ grill and the junior livestock auction.

We look forward to continuing these partnerships and creating even more opportunities to support and celebrate our communities.

Ocean Mist Farms has been part of the agricultural landscape of the Central Coast for generations, growing premium produ...
05/29/2026

Ocean Mist Farms has been part of the agricultural landscape of the Central Coast for generations, growing premium produce and supporting communities throughout the region.

By building a relationship with shared values and long-term perspective, West Coast Community Bank has worked alongside Ocean Mist Farms to support its continued growth and commitment to the regions it serves.

Together, we’re investing in the strength and sustainability of our local agricultural economy.

We’re pleased to share that Angelo DeBernardo, Jr., EVP Chief Lending Officer, has joined the Cabrillo College Foundatio...
05/26/2026

We’re pleased to share that Angelo DeBernardo, Jr., EVP Chief Lending Officer, has joined the Cabrillo College Foundation Board of Directors. Congratulations, Angelo, on this meaningful opportunity to support student success in the region.

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75 River Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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