CW Bancorp, the parent company of Commerce West Bank is proud to announce that Mr. Ivo A. Tjan, Chairman and CEO of Commerce West Bank, was named the 2025 honoree in the CEO/President category at the 2025 LA Times OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards. The event celebrated and paid tribute to some of Orange County’s most outstanding and influential business leaders.
Mr. Ivo A. Tjan commented, “Thank you to the LA Times! I am deeply honored not only to receive this recognition, but also to stand alongside fellow honorees, finalists, and nominees who lead with values and inspire by example. He continued, “Together their collective strength is a powerful reminder that true leadership is about service, resilience, and creating a positive impact that endures far beyond ourselves.”
Mr. Tjan founded the company in 2001, when he was 27 years old and is committed to making a difference in the lives of his clients, in helping businesses achieve their goals, and in supporting his community. Through his innovative leadership, he has created a unique and highly acclaimed company with 62 consecutive quarters of profits. Commerce West Bank’s 2025 achievements include ranking #6 among the Top 20 Best Performing Banks under $2 Billion by American Banker, being recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Union 2025 and receiving the Super Premier Performance classification by The Findley Report.
Commerce West Bank is determined to redefine banking for small and medium sized businesses by delivering on customized products and services. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Bank serves businesses throughout the state of California with our digital banking platform. By employing a strategically selected team of experienced professionals, we will provide flexibility, create a complete, safe and sound banking experience for each client. We provide a wide range of commercial banking services, including remote deposit solution, NetBanker online banking, mobile banking, lines of credit, M&A / working capital loans, commercial real estate loans, SBA loans and treasury management services.
Mission Statement: Commerce West Bank will create a complete banking experience for each client, catering to businesses and their specific banking needs, while accommodating our clients and providing them high-quality, low stress and personally tailored banking and financial services.
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