Kelly R.
About Kelly R.
Kelly R. serves as the Senior Vice President and LA CRE Market Manager at City National Bank, where she specializes in construction finance and manages over $3 billion in loan commitments. With a strong background in financial services, she has held various leadership roles and aims to support community development through innovative financing solutions.
Current Role as Senior Vice President
Currently, Kelly R. serves as Senior Vice President and LA CRE Market Manager at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Banking division, leading a team that manages over $3 billion in total loan commitments. Her focus includes construction finance, bridge, and permanent financing for commercial real estate assets. Kelly aims to support community development, gentrification, and sustainability through innovative financing solutions.
Previous Experience at City National Bank
Kelly R. has a history with City National Bank, where she previously held the position of Senior Vice President from 2020 to 2021 and Vice President from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she contributed to the bank's growth and profitability, receiving the President’s Circle Award for four consecutive years for her outstanding performance. Her experience at City National Bank has equipped her with extensive knowledge in commercial real estate financing.
Career Background at Wells Fargo
Prior to her current role, Kelly R. worked at Wells Fargo for a total of seven years in various capacities. She began as a Loan Administrator from 2005 to 2012, then advanced to Vice President from 2013 to 2017. Her roles involved financial analysis and strategic planning, which contributed to her expertise in the financial services industry. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership positions in commercial real estate banking.
Educational Background and Certifications
Kelly R. holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at the University of Washington, where she is pursuing an Executive Leadership Certification from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, she studied at Pacific Coast Banking School, achieving a National Graduate School of Banking certification during the same period. Her educational background supports her focus on strategic planning and growth strategies in the financial services sector.