Directors

Bank of Napa was opened on August 14, 2006, by local business leaders with long term ties to the Napa Valley. Their desire was to create a bank that was built "for and by" the people of Napa, with a goal of providing a level of service that is superior to that found at other financial institutions.
 
We are a bank of Napa, not just a bank that happens to be in Napa. This means we were founded by local investors, managed by a local board, and operated by local banking executives with decades of experience. It also means that we are built with local deposits, and we make loans to local families and businesses.
 
At the big banks, you get an account number, a monthly statement, and a toll free number for customer service. At Bank of Napa, find out what it’s like to work with a friend and neighbor who has the experience and authority to help you.

Dick Anderson
A resident of Calistoga, Mr. Anderson received his BA and MBA specializing in management from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Upon graduation, he spent 30 years in various manufacturing management positions. Mr. Anderson's most recent position was Executive VP of Manufacturing and Purchasing and board member of Valassis Communications. Mr. Anderson managed a budget of $450 million and oversaw five manufacturing divisions and 1500 employees for Valassis. In addition to sitting on the board, Mr. Anderson was also a Director for Save.com and IDS, totally owned subsidiaries of Valassis, and Magic Market.

Greg Bennett
Mr. Bennett, who has lived in Napa since 1986, attended UCLA and UCSC where he studied Modern Society and Social Thought. He then attended SFSU and CSUH where he studied Accounting. Mr. Bennett is currently a Partner and CPA with G And J Seiberlich and Co LLP, where he manages the Napa office. Mr. Bennett, serves on the boards of Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation, "If Given A Chance," and Napa Sunrise Rotary where he is the former President. He is a member of the Financial Oversight Committee for Measure A, and has served as Treasurer for "If Given A Chance," Napa Valley Unified Education Foundation, Leadership Napa Valley, Napa Youth Soccer League and the Boy Scouts.

Malcolm A. Mackenzie
The Managing Partner of Coombs And Dunlap, LLP, a local law firm he joined in 1970, Mr. Mackenzie graduated from Stanford University and the University of California, Boalt Hall, School of Law. He has lived and practiced law in the community for 34 years, and has served as President of the Napa Co. Bar Association and of the North Bay Chapter of the Inns of Count. He is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the Episcopal Foundation of the Diocese of Northern California.

Joe Malato
Mr. Malato served as the President of Opus Financials between 2005 and 2006; as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Bank located in Oakland. Prior to becoming the President of Innovative Bank, Mr. Malato served in the capacity of the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer.

John K. Meras
Born in Greece, Mr. Meras immigrated to Havre, Montana, graduated from Havre High School and then attended Northern Montana College. Mr. Meras became a naturalized citizen and served in the Navy during the Korean War prior to joining the Prudential Insurance Company in 1962. Mr. Meras is presently an Agent Emeritus after more than 43 years of dedicated service, and still works in the insurance industry. In 1963, he received the Distinguish Service Award "DSA" for his service to the city and, in 1969, the Daughters of the American Revolution presented him with the "DAR" Americanism Award for his service and loyalty to his country. Mr. Meras has served on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army, as State Vice President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

LeRoy Moore, MD
A graduate of Union College in Lincoln, NE, Dr. Moore received his B.S. degree in preparation for medical school, which he obtained from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He also received a Fellowship from the University of Vienna in Austria. For the past 35 years, Dr. Moore has lived in Napa and worked as a family practice physician and corporate health consultant. Currently, he serves as President and Medical Director of Exertec Health Systems. Dr. Moore is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for Body Wise International, and has received the Chairman and President's Award, has served as President of Napa Medical Society, and has been active in Rotary Club.

Harold Moskowite
The self-employed owner of Moss Creek Vineyards And Winery, Mr. Moskowite has lived in the area for 78 years and has worked for the last 57 years. He has been licensed as a Real Estate Broker and as a contractor by the State of California. Mr. Moskowite served as an elected member of the County Board of Supervisors, recently re-elected, the local Rotary and as a Director of the California Supervisors Association. Mr. Moskowite also served on the Soil Conservation Board, Napa County District Fair Board, Chief of the Napa County Volunteer Fire Department, ABAG, LAFCO and Air Quality Board serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Lisa R. Paul
Ms. Paul has attended San Francisco State and UC Davis where she studied Economics. Ms. Paul is the President and CEO of Paul Hanson Partners - Specialty Insurance Brokers, which provides insurance placement and risk management to the trucking and transportation industry, as well as underwriting, consulting and program administration services for AIG. Ms. Paul is the former treasurer and president of the Northwood Parent Faculty Association; den leader, committee chair and advancement chair for the Boy Scouts of America; troop leader for the Girl Scouts of America; and member of the Skyline Park Wilderness Park, St. John Catholic Parent Club and St. Apollinaris Parish. Ms. Paul recently has been named as a winner of the 2005 North Bay Business Journal's "Woman of the Year" award.

Ernest A. Rota
Born and raised in Napa, Mr. Rota graduated from both Napa High School and the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. He owns, and has been associated with, Claffey and Rota Funeral Home since 1955. His skills extend beyond that of Funeral Director, having supervised the construction of two funeral homes and ten apartments. He served a two-year term on the Personnel Board, City of Napa, and the three-year term on the board of the local Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to two four-year terms on the Napa City Council.