Dobyns also will join the company’s board of directors.
Dobyns’ career in banking started as a teller, commercial lender and branch manager at Bank of America almost 40 years ago, before assuming executive positions at First Interstate Bank of California, Great Western Bank and Home Savings of America.
Most recently, Dobyns was president and CEO of American Security Bank in Newport Beach, California, before becoming CEO of Mission Community Bank.
Mission Community Bancorp CEO and chairman of the board James Lokey said Tom’s leadership is exactly what Mission Community Bank needs as we continue on our path toward becoming a super community bank on California ‘s Central Coast. His proven success in directing profitable banks and his motivational approach will be very well received.
