Silvergate Bank has named Sharon Hazen Trapolino as the vice president and branch administrator. Ms Trapolino has commercial banking management experience providing business banking products and services to local companies. She was vice president and branch manager at San Diego National Bank.

Alan Lane, president and CEO of Silvergate Bank, said: “Sharon is an accomplished banker whose background and involvement in the greater San Diego market strongly complements our conversion to a California chartered commercial bank earlier this year. She will be working with all four of our branch office managers to further expand the marketing and delivery of our entire range of business banking products and services.

“At this important stage in our development, Sharon’s experience and capabilities provide solid support for our business banking strategy. We are pleased to welcome Sharon and look forward to her contributions to our success.”

Sharon Hazen Trapolino, vice president and branch administrator of Silvergate Bank, said: “I am very happy to be joining Silvergate Bank. With its commitment to providing clients with customized banking solutions that meet their business needs, especially with the Bank’s strong capital position, profitability, and experienced leadership.”