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Our bank

The PWB story

We are a bank that was founded over two decades ago, built on the principle that when qualified and committed people come together for the benefit of clients, good things happen.

Our history

We are proud of the diverse bank that we have grown into over the last two decades. Our story has evolved during this time with our growing number amazing employees, diverse clients and ongoing acquisitions. Each has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to who we are and the story we continue to write as we move towards the future.

Dedicated and thoughtful

We are focused on the needs of our clients and our community.

  • 2,218

    employees

  • 97%

    of employees completed diversity training

  • 2,896

    employee volunteer hours

PWB GoodWorks

Our employees make a difference

Victor Jimenez

Victor Jimenez, VP Branch Operations Manager

Victor gives his time generously to the FDIC Alliance for Economic Inclusion Financial Capacity Working Group and its Los Angeles SAVES campaign. He also works with the JVS SoCal's BankWorks program. BankWorks offers job training, placement assistance and coaching for career advancement in banking.
 

Employee volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank in Orange County

PWB Employees

PWB employees used paid volunteer leave in December 2021 to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank. The group processed thousands of pounds of produce to distribute to local non-profits in the area.

John Wroton

John Wroton, SVP, Client Manager

John spends countless hours volunteering with organizations that provide services to those in need in the Durham, North Carolina area. He is the Chair of StepUp Durham's board of directors. StepUp Durham provides reemployment training, job coaching, employer referrals and other support services.

We're built for your business

Over many years, we’ve built our business through strategic growth and multiple acquisitions into the cohesive and collaborative bank you see today. We have created an experience driven business bank, and our people are ready to partner with you.

Learn more about being part of our team

Whether we are investing in the community, hiring qualified new members to our banking team or sharing our vision for the future, we are here for you.

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