Bonita I. Lee Joins Hanmi Financial as SEVP & Chief Operating Officer
August 05 2013 - 8:30AM
Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC) ("Hanmi"), the holding
company for Hanmi Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that Bonita I.
Lee is joining Hanmi and the Bank as its new Senior Executive Vice
President ("SEVP") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO"). As the COO,
she will be responsible for all facets of loan and deposit
generation for the Bank as well as marketing and advertising.
"Bonnie Lee has deep roots in our community, and is one of the
most respected bankers in our market. We are delighted to have her
join our executive management team as our new COO," said C. G. Kum,
President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ms. Lee brings 27 years of
extensive and broad experience in banking. Her reputation as a
successful, hard-working executive has been key to attracting
talent and leading growth initiatives. I welcome her demonstrated
leadership skills to help us grow to be the premier Korean American
financial company."
Formerly, Ms. Lee was Chief Operating Officer and SEVP at BBCN
Bank, and served as Acting President during a management
transition. Prior to the merger of equals with Center Financial
Corporation, she served in various roles including Chief Credit
Officer for the former Nara Bancorp. Ms. Lee also served as
Director and Regional President of the Western Region for Shinhan
Bank America.
About Hanmi Financial Corporation
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Hanmi Bank, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Hanmi Financial Corporation, provides services to the
multi-ethnic communities of California, with 27 full-service
offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Francisco,
Santa Clara and San Diego counties, and loan production offices in
Texas and Washington State. Hanmi Bank specializes in commercial,
SBA and trade finance lending, and is a recognized community
leader. Hanmi Bank's mission is to provide a full range of quality
products and premier services to its customers and to maximize
stockholder value.
CONTACT: Hanmi Financial Corporation
Mark Yoon
EVP & CFO
213-427-5636
Investor Relations Contact:
The Cereghino Group
206-388-5788
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