Community West Bancshares, (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West Bank, today announced that Justin Vanderlinden has joined the bank.  Mr. Vanderlinden is Vice President and Relationship Manager at Community West Bank’s San Luis Obispo Loan Production Office at 1977 Santa Barbara Avenue.

“We are excited to have Justin join our banking team. He is an experienced business banker, and his strong local roots will help Community West Bank attract new clients throughout San Luis Obispo County.” – Bill Filippin, Community West Bank executive vice president and Chief Banking Officer

Justin Vanderlinden

Justin Vanderlinden

Prior to joining Community West Bank, Mr. Vanderlinden served as Business Banking Officer at Rabobank in San Luis Obispo. He is the board president of Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County, board member of the San Luis Obispo Exchange Club and is active with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Vanderlinden attended Cuesta College and California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.

“Justin has been a business lender for many years, and adds significantly to the strength of our team,” said Jason Bietz, Senior Vice President and Regional Market Manager.  “It is great to have him on board, as we position Community West Bank to be the bank of choice for businesses which prefer to work with a locally owned community bank.”