Pacific Western Bank’s Corporate Asset Finance Group Hires Columbus Johnson
October 27, 2019
Source: Pacific Western Bank
Pacific Western Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Columbus Johnson as Senior Vice President, Originations. Johnson has worked in the equipment finance and leasing industry for 20 years. In his new role with the Bank, Johnson will be responsible for originating and structuring new business opportunities, with a focus on the rail and power sectors.
Prior to assuming his new role at Pacific Western Bank, Johnson spent the past 14 years at GE Capital Rail Services and GE Power Services. Previously, he worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland and Heller Financial.
“Columbus is a welcome addition to our team. He brings the experience and knowledge we need to expand our presence in the rail and power sectors. Additionally, he will help to manage many of the active relationships we have already established in the space. I look forward to working with him closely as we move the business forward.” said Maureen Carr, Managing Director- Corporate Asset Finance.
Columbus will be sourcing and supporting new business development throughout the country.
About Pacific Western Bank
Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets. The Bank has 74 full-service branches located throughout the state of California and one branch in Durham, North Carolina. Our Community Banking group provides lending and comprehensive deposit and treasury management services to small and medium-sized businesses conducted primarily through our California-based branch offices. We offer additional products and services through our National Lending and Venture Banking groups. National Lending provides asset-based, equipment, real estate and security cash flow loans and treasury management services to established middle-market businesses on a national basis. Venture Banking offers a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors, with offices located in key innovative hubs across the United States. For more information about Pacific Western Bank, visit www.pacwest.com.
