Lynda J. Nahra — President of The Central Coast Region At Pacific Western Bank at PacWest Bancorp

Ms. Lynda J. Nahra has been the President of the Central Coast Region at Pacific Western Bank at PacWest Bancorp. since August 2, 2011. Prior to Pacific Western Bank in August 2011, Ms. Nahra served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Community West Bancshares (CWBC) from February 2004 to July 29, 2011. Ms. Nahra served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Community West Bank from 2000 to July 29, 2011. She served as President of Community West Bank, National Association. She had been with Community West Bank since 1997. Her banking career began in 1970 with Bank of America and her banking experience has included management positions in operations, consumer and commercial lending, sales, private banking and corporate banking. Ms. Nahra served as a Director of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank until July 29, 2011. Ms. Nahra serves on the Boards of Directors of Partners in Education and Habitat for Humanity and serves as a Finance Committee member for the Goleta Montessori Center School and the Santa Barbara United Way. Ms. Nahra serves as a Treasurer of Montecito Rotary Club and Director of Women's Economic Ventures. She attended California Western University in San Diego and Pacific Coast Banking School.