California Bank of Commerce Expands Northern California Team

Veteran commercial bankers Linda Wang and Angel Herrera join the bank's San Jose and Walnut Creek offices.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 2:15am

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California BanCorp, the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, has hired two seasoned commercial bankers, Linda Wang and Angel Herrera, to strengthen its presence in Northern California. Wang joins the bank's San Jose office as senior vice president and regional manager, while Herrera joins the Walnut Creek office as senior vice president and commercial banking team lead.

Why it matters

The additions of Wang and Herrera, both with extensive experience at Wells Fargo, are part of California Bank of Commerce's strategy to expand its footprint in the critical Northern California market. Their hires bring deep local market knowledge and relationships that can help the bank grow its commercial banking business in the region.

The details

Wang brings over 30 years of commercial banking experience with Wells Fargo, most recently as executive director of commercial banking in Palo Alto. She will be supported by two other experienced relationship bankers in her new role. Herrera joins from Wells Fargo as well, where he served as vice president and emerging middle market segment leader, delivering integrated banking solutions to high-value clients.

  • Wang and Herrera joined California Bank of Commerce in February 2026.

The players

California BanCorp

The holding company for California Bank of Commerce.

Linda Wang

A senior vice president and regional manager who joined California Bank of Commerce's San Jose office, bringing over 30 years of commercial banking experience from Wells Fargo.

Angel Herrera

A senior vice president and commercial banking team lead who joined California Bank of Commerce's Walnut Creek office, bringing over 16 years of commercial banking experience from Wells Fargo.

Chris Barr

The regional market president for Northern California at California Bank of Commerce.

David Rainer

The chairman and CEO of California BanCorp and California Bank of Commerce.

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What they’re saying

“The hiring of Linda and Angel is a key part of our strategy to expand our presence in Northern California, which is a critical part of our footprint. Their extensive banking experience and knowledge of the Bay Area markets make them valuable additions to our team.”

— David Rainer, Chairman and CEO of California BanCorp and California Bank of Commerce

“We are excited to welcome Linda and Angel to the California Bank of Commerce family. Their years of experience and proven track record of developing commercial banking relationships will be an asset to our Bank, and we look forward to their contributions.”

— Chris Barr, Regional Market President - Northern California

The takeaway

California Bank of Commerce is strategically expanding its commercial banking presence in Northern California by hiring experienced local bankers like Linda Wang and Angel Herrera, who bring deep market knowledge and relationships that can help the bank grow its business in this critical region.