Mission Bank

Mission Bank is going for the goals this year and our team in Lancaster suited up to show their determination. Our success hinges on collaboration and it’s great to see our Level Up theme in action!

Mission Bank is a proud sponsor of the Ventura County Fair Junior Livestock Auction. The event takes place Friday, August 9th and we are excited to see the hard work and determination of Ventura Co kids in action. FFA, 4-H, and other agribusiness programs for students are invaluable for our California communities and it’s our honor to help continue the legacy. Thank you Business Banker Brandon Wilks for leading the charge!

From the 2023 Annual Report: Archer Wilkinson, Commerical Real Estate Investment and Advisory Services. Patrick Archer Wilkinson isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and get to work. An entrepreneur and businessman since he graduated college, his tenants know he’s just a phone call, or sometimes a short walk away, and can help with any issue a storefront may face in a downtown area. From quick fixes to trespassing complaints, Wilkinson knows it’s important to be available. “Business owners and property owners have seen a lot of change over the last couple of years and I’m here to take care of my people,” says Wilkinson. “I have about 270 units from mom-and-pop single tenant buildings to large shopping centers, and I’ve seen it all.” Wilkinson is well-known and well-respected, and he keeps a watchful eye on his properties from the hustle and bustle of SLO’s Higuera Street to as far south as Santa Maria and north to Paso Robles. While Wilkinson may be seen as a central coast fixture, he credits other well-known locals for helping him continue his success, professionals like Relationship Manager Austin Petty. “We like to work with people we can trust and finding a good core group is essential to making sure things happen fast,” says Wilkinson. “I know Austin and his team are going to respond quickly. Just like my tenants need me, if I have an emergency Mission Bank is going to be there.”

Thank you Yahoo Finance for naming Mission Bank as one of the top 10 “Undiscovered Gems” in the US market. It takes a great team and great customers to receive such an honor!

It was a pleasure to attend the Greater Bakersfield Chamber’s State of the City luncheon. The event was a wealth of information and inspiration. Great work to the team! Thanks to Glenda Garcia, Colton Foster, Desirea Warmerdam, James Ekberg, Karen Heisinger, Laura Samarneh, Michael Martens, and Miranda Whitworth for attending on behalf of Mission Bank!

An in-depth look at the local economy from The Bakersfield Californian with insights from some of the best in the business. Thank you John Cox for including Mission Bank in the story.

Over 90% of cyber-attacks start with phishing, that means it's more important than ever to be wary of unsolicited communications from your financial institution. If you receive an unsolicited text message or phone call from someone posing as a Mission Bank employee asking for account login and/or password information do not engage. Reach out to Mission Bank using a verified phone number or other form of contact information. Your banker will assist you if there's any suspicion of fraud on your account. For more information on phishing scams and what you can do to stay safe follow the link!

“When you work with a local company like Mission you receive a higher level of personalized service than you would from a larger, national bank.” - Christopher Dunn, Delta Pacific Beverage From our Annual Report 2023: Delta Pacific Beverage Company Chris Dunn was working for Lehman Brothers when The Great Recession hit in the late 2000’s. He was living in the Bay Area with his wife Kate Dunn and found himself with an opportunity that turned out to be golden. “I started importing a beer from Ireland and working out of my pickup truck,” says Dunn. “At the time there was a huge demand for distribution of craft beer, so we diversified by selling other brands, now we have over 50 employees, 18 counties, and over 60 suppliers that we distribute.” Delta Pacific Beverage Company is based out of Stockton, California and the Dunns are ready to expand. “There is so much opportunity in these trending beverage categories such as non-alcoholic and better for you drinks. We started our business in craft beer and have one of the best craft beer portfolios in California, but diversifying our portfolio provides huge growth opportunities for the many markets we sell service.” One growth opportunity that Delta Pacific recently invested in was the purchase of distribution rights for Altamont Beer Works, Inc. They worked with Mission Bank on an SBA loan to fund part of the deal. “The team at Mission Bank knew the importance of the acquisition and provided all of the documents, moving very quickly to get the loan funded,” says Dunn. “When you work with a local company like Mission you receive a higher level of personalized service than you would from a larger, national bank.”

Mission Bank will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance in Independence Day. All business banking centers will re-open Friday, July 5th for regular business hours.

One of Mission Bank’s main areas of focus is Human Capital. We are committed to development and training on a holistic level and that means guidance from top leadership. This week CEO AJ Antongiovanni and Credit Administrator Stuart Annable spent two days with our Relationship Manager Development Program participants, sharing their knowledge of lending in commercial banking. The team is another step closer to advancement and we’re looking forward to watching their progress!