This merger combines Premier Business Bank’s leading operation in Los Angeles County with First Mountain Bank’s strong presence in San Bernardino County. "With the merger, the combined assets are in excess of $425 million," said John R. Polen, president and CEO of Premier Business Bank.
Premier Business Bank is very pleased to complete the merger with First Mountain Bank. Their three offices and strong community foundation in Big Bear Valley, Running Springs, and Lucerne Valley is a positive complement to our Los Angeles operation. "I am pleased to welcome First Mountain Bank’s customers and employees to our Bank," stated Polen.
With the successful close of the transaction, the Bank’s focus will be to continue serving individuals, businesses, and real estate investors with the best in local community banking. We will be offering a comprehensive range of new and enhanced products and services. "We look forward to serving First Mountain Bank customers with a devoted team who are committed to delivering the personalized service they have come to know," said Polen.
PBB Bancorp is the parent company of Premier Business Bank, a full service community business bank headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, California. Premier has two additional locations in Los Angeles County; a community-based full service retail branch in Palos Verdes and an SBA loan center in Torrance; and three locations in San Bernardino County; community-based full service retail branches in Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Lucerne Valley, all of which will retain the First Mountain Bank name as a division of Premier Business Bank.
