Bridge Capital announced Mark Breneman joined the Southern California Technology Banking Team as SVP and business line manager.

Breneman will be responsible for leading the Southern California Technology Banking Team covering Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Breneman comes with more than 13 years of experience in technology banking. He has held leadership positions with Silicon Valley Bank, Wells Fargo and was most recently SVP and director of Venture Banking at Square 1 Bank.

“Bridge Bank has a strong reputation in the technology banking space as a creative and flexible banking partner,” said Mark Breneman. “I look forward to helping that reputation grow in Southern California while helping our clients succeed through the bank’s differentiated approach to business banking.”

“Mark has an impressive track record in Southern California of providing banking services to businesses in the technology sector,” said Caroline Harkins, SVP and Southern California region director. “As our team continues to grow in the region, his local knowledge and industry expertise will help us to provide our clients with the high level of service for which we are known.”