Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) embarked on its West Coast expansion with the appointment of Robert Hasler as senior vice president and managing director of specialty deposits. Based in the Western United States, Hasler will lead the continued growth of the bank’s specialty deposit business throughout key Western markets.
“Expanding our presence across the Western U.S. represents an important strategic milestone for Metropolitan Commercial Bank,” Mark R. DeFazio, founder, president and CEO of MCB, said. “We continue to invest in specialty banking solutions, deepen our commercial banking platform, and build relationships in markets that align with our long-term growth strategy.”
Hasler brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking, treasury management and specialty deposit services. Throughout his career, he has worked with title and escrow companies, 1031 exchange firms, HOA banking clients, trust-related businesses and other fiduciary-focused industries across the Western United States.
At MCB, Hasler will focus on expanding the bank’s specialty deposit platform throughout Western U.S. markets, supporting existing verticals and developing new commercial banking relationships.
“Robert understands the specialty deposit business extremely well and has spent his career serving clients in highly specialized and relationship-driven industries,” Laura Capra, executive vice president and head of retail banking at MCB, said. “His experience across escrow, fiduciary and treasury management businesses, combined with his client-first approach, makes him exceptionally well-positioned to help expand and deepen our specialty deposit platform throughout the Western U.S.”
Before joining MCB, Hasler held leadership positions at Axos Bank, The Bancorp Bank and Nano Banc. During his career, he helped develop more than $1 billion in specialty deposit relationships and worked with financial institutions, RIAs, escrow providers and corporate clients on treasury management and liquidity strategies.
“MCB has built a strong specialty deposit business and a reputation for relationship banking,” Hasler said. “I’m excited to join the Bank and help grow its presence throughout the Western U.S. while supporting clients with their banking and treasury management needs.”
Hasler earned his bachelor of science degree from San Diego State University. He completed executive banking studies through the ABA School of Bank Marketing & Management at the SMU Cox School of Business.
