Community West Bancshares

Community West Bancshares is a bank holding company headquartered in Fresno, California, with its primary business conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community West Bank. Established in 1979, the company's mission is to help businesses and communities succeed by exceeding expectations.

The bank offers a comprehensive suite of commercial and retail financial services. Key offerings include commercial lending, agribusiness, Small Business Administration (SBA) lending, residential construction and mortgage, manufactured housing, private banking, and treasury management services. For individuals, services encompass checking and savings accounts, personal loans, real estate loans, personal credit cards, and digital banking solutions such as online and mobile banking, bill pay, and Zelle. Community West Bank primarily serves small and middle-market businesses, agricultural clients, and individual consumers across Central California, including the Greater Sacramento area, the San Joaquin Valley, and the Central Coast.

In a significant development, Community West Bancshares successfully completed its merger with United Security Bancshares on April 1, 2026. This strategic acquisition, the company's seventh, created a combined entity with approximately $5 billion in total assets and an expanded network of 31 banking centers across 13 Central California counties. James J. Kim serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Community West Bancshares and President & CEO of Community West Bank, with Daniel J. Doyle as the Chairman of the Board. The merger strengthens Community West Bank's position as one of the largest community banks headquartered in Central California.