Adam Russell joined Opus Bank hired as senior managing director of Commercial Banking. He will be responsible for expanding Opus’ commercial and corporate client base in Southern California’s Inland Empire.
Jim Haney, executive vice president, head of Commercial Banking, stated, “We are pleased that Adam has joined Opus to expand our coverage into the dynamic Inland Empire market. Adam is a uniquely experienced banker deeply connected to the region through his 30 years in banking, his board service, and as an educator.”
Russell joins Opus Bank most recently from Pasadena, CA-based Community Bank, where he served as first vice president, team leader and relationship manager since 2016. From 2013 to 2016, he served as vice president, Business Development at City National Bank, where he focused on Commercial and Industrial Lending in the Inland Empire market. From 2011 to 2013, Russell served as senior vice president, regional commercial banking manager for Wedbush Bank and from 2005 to 2011, served as market president at Mutual of Omaha Bank. From 1997 to 2005, Russell served as vice president, Commercial Banking at California Federal Bank and Citibank, subsequent to its purchase of CalFed in 2002. He began his career in 1988 with Bank of America.
