Santa Cruz County Bank announced the appointment of James R. Castellanos to the Bank’s Board of Directors.
James R. Castellanos is President and CEO of Casco Properties, a leading property management company in San Jose. Under his leadership, the company has renovated over 1,500 apartment units in the Santa Clara Valley, and they currently manage 1,000 units in Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz County. Mr. Castellanos has extensive experience in all types of commercial real estate including multi-family, apartment, warehouse, and automotive. Mr. Castellanos also serves as Founder and Principal CEO of Casco Financial, a regional leader in mortgage-backed real estate loans and a lender of choice for Silicon Valley real estate developers.
Mr. Castellanos serves on the Real Estate Curriculum Options Advisory Board for Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, and on the San Jose Police Foundation Board of Directors. He served on a community bank Board for seven years, which involved oversight of policies, strategic planning, bank financials, and merger negotiations.
Santa Cruz County Bank Board Chairman Stephen D. Pahl stated, “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Castellanos to the Bank’s Board of Directors. I know from firsthand experience the level of expertise and banking knowledge Jim brings to the table. We are fortunate to have him join us and value his connections in the Silicon Valley where we continue to expand our reach.
On his appointment, Mr. Castellanos stated, “I am excited to join the Board of Directors and to work with the Bank’s leadership team. The collective strengths of the executive leadership and the Board of Directors — experience, expertise, and deep industry knowledge — are driving the Bank’s success. I’ve witnessed the unfolding of this incredible story over the last two decades and I am truly honoured to be part of this great team.”
