Knight has previously held the titles of executive vice president and chief credit officer at Montecito Bank and Trust, as well as EVP/chief risk officer for First California Bank.

She has held several other management positions at other financial institutions including Union Bank and Wells Fargo. Cheryl was also employed by Deloitte & Touche as a financial management consultant.

Santa Clara Valley Bank president and CEO Michael Hause said Knight has proven herself to be an excellent banking executive. Her broad based experience and abilities have greatly benefited SCVBank.

Santa Clara Valley Bank provides various commercial banking services to individuals and small businesses in the Santa Clara River Valley area and Santa Clarita Valley area, California.

It also offers credit cards, overdraft protection line products, online banking services and online cash management services.