Geoff Butner joined Avidbank as SVP and deputy chief credit officer.

Butner brings nearly 30 years of experience in banking and financial services, most recently with Square 1 Bank as senior vice president, risk manager. Prior to Square 1, Butner worked for Silicon Valley Bank as a senior vice president, credit officer.

“We will benefit greatly from Geoff’s depth of knowledge, specifically in the asset-based and technology lending sector,” said Mark D. Mordell, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto, CA-based Avidbank. “His experience will allow us to further establish ourselves as a competitor in the Specialty Finance market.”

“Avidbank is a respected partner in the community and I look forward to help further expand and enhance the organization,” Butner said. “I’m excited to work with such a strong group of individuals with a deep commitment to support and serve its clients. The excellent quality of the portfolio and the substantial growth in the business is a testament to its innovative approach to banking.”