Jocelyn Pastore

Executive Vice President and Regional President

Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc.

THE LATEST: Pacific Premier Bancorp announced plans earlier this year to acquire Opus Bank, another Irvine-headquartered institution, in an all-stock transaction valued at roughly $1 billion. Pastore joined Pacific Premier during its last major acquisition in 2018, when it purchased Grandpoint Bank for $641 million. According to Pacific Premier, Pastore's team at Grandpoint was able to offer an improved client experience, with better C&I Lending options.

BACKGROUND: Prior to joining Pacific Premier, Pastore ran Grandpoint's operations in several territories, including Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Since being acquired by Irvine-based Pacific Premier, Pastore and the former Grandpoint team have continued to offer banking options to business customers in Los Angeles County. Before Grandpoint, Pastore was an executive at First Commerce Bank, which Grandpoint acquired in 2010.

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