For more than twenty-years, our talented team of like-minded, committed bankers and advisors have upheld our founding principle of being complete bankers to our clients. In doing so, we have become a home for the best middle market businesses in Southern California.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
Robert F. Schack is founding Chairman of American Business Bank. He has been in the banking business since the late 60’s at both Security Pacific Bank and 1st Business Bank. In 1998, he joined four other executives to form American Business Bank, a financial institution serving small and middle size companies in Southern California.
Additionally, Mr. Schack serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dallas Capital Bank, a growing financial institution serving middle market companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Active in many civic groups over the years, Mr. Schack currently serves as immediate past Chairman and head of the Audit Committee of MemorialCare Health Services. He is also active on the Board of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, as past chair. Reflecting his commitment to higher education, Mr. Schack is also a member of the Board of Governors of Long Beach State, for which he has served as chairman of the Corporate Scholars Council. In addition Mr. Schack serves on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Schack also acts as an advisor for the Endicott Group, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services industry.
Mr. Schack holds a Bachelors of Science and MBA from Long Beach State and an Executive MBA from UCLA.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he and his family are involved with raising funds for both the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and for Cancer Research. Mr. Blankstein was a former Board Member at the Jewish Home for the Aging.
Patti A. Vollmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, has been part of the American Business Bank since 1999.
A founding year employee, Patti Vollmer began as she continues to this day maintaining strong relationships with middle market businesses in Southern California. As a Vice President and Relationship Manager, Vollmer joined the Bank in its first year of operation, and her career has grown in tandem with the Bank over the last two decades. Moving from her role as an Relationship Manager to Regional Vice President of the South Bay office for the Bank, she saw an opportunity to not only support the burgeoning middle market business community, but to also support the robust non-profit sector in the Greater Los Angeles area. Whether it be with clients addressing needs of the community from the homelessness crisis, to jobs for those in recovery and education for the underprivileged, Vollmer has married the art of caring with her high business and finance acumen. After leading the South Bay Region, she was asked to assist the Founding Chief Credit Officer as his Deputy in 2016. There she was tasked with ensuring the Bank’s loan portfolio stayed in compliance with all regulatory requirements; she performed a full overhaul of the systems, processes and procedures, and credit policy for the Bank. Her apt for quality, efficiency and prepared nature resonates in her position and service. Upon her predecessor’s retirement, Vollmer took the helm as the Chief Credit Officer for the institution. In this lead role, she has successfully overseen tremendous growth of the loan portfolio of over $300MM while maintaining minimal substandard loans. Vollmer continues to contribute daily to the growth of the Bank and the health of its loan portfolio.
David A. Wolf, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, has over 3 decades of corporate banking experience, each year underscored by his desire to see others succeed. He began his time with American Business Bank in 2004 opening the first regional office and serving as Regional Vice President of Orange County.
In the years since he joined ABB, David has been instrumental in overseeing the Bank’s growth by leading a team of seasoned bankers. His greatest motivation is to influence people for the better, and he does so with a ton of energy and passion each and every day. David desires for his legacy to be improving others and hopes to see them excel towards their dreams and aspirations.
His banking career began at Wells Fargo Bank as a Relationship Manager in Los Angeles. While there, he was elevated to Vice President of the Business Banking Group. In 1998, he joined Mellon 1st Business Bank as Relationship Manager, where he later became Regional Vice President of the South Bay Region before joining American Business Bank.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Wolf currently serves on the Board of the Easter Seals of Southern California. His involvement spans over 20 years, including his current roll as Treasurer and Audit Committee member. In 2019, he was elected to the Board of MemorialCare’s Saddleback and Orange Coast Medical Centers.
A native of Los Angeles, Mr. Wolf graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. He currently resides with his family in Orange County.
Philip Feghali, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking, graduated from USC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. With decades of commercial banking experience, Phil has contributed dramatically to the success of the Bank, and equally important, to the success of his clients’ businesses. He began his banking career at Security Pacific Bank in 1989, and later served as a Relationship Manager for First Interstate Bank and First Business Bank. In 2001, Phil joined ABB as a Relationship Manager and Team Lead, and quickly rose to the role of Regional Vice President, establishing the Bank’s Inland Empire regional office.
Despite Phil waiting three years after ABB began to join the Bank, his fingerprints are all over our DNA. Phil’s drive and desire to see his clients succeed, and his passion for sharing business intellect and wisdom with his clients, prospects, and the SoCal business community as a whole are a tremendous asset. His contributions to the organization transcend his role, and his influence and representation of our culture have been paramount in growing and attracting the best clients and bankers in the Southland to American Business Bank.
His involvements outside of his professional role include 22 years as a member of Tournament of Roses and a Board seat for Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
In 1998, Leon dreamt of a bank made by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. His four partners shared in that dream, and ABB was born. Leon Blankstein currently serves as President, CEO, and Director of American Business Bank. Doing the right thing, and being a servant leader are the tenants that guide Leon in both his long term strategy for the Bank, and in his day to day dealings with the Southern California business community.
The passion, smarts and his genuine heart for his clients and employees have been constant throughout his banking career which began in 1982. After earning a B.S. in Economics from USC, Mr. Blankstein started his career at Bank of America where he was quickly promoted to Loan Officer. He stayed at B of A two years before accepting a position as a Corporate Banking Officer at 1st Business Bank.
Mr. Blankstein’s career at 1st Business Bank spanned 14 years, during which time he was promoted to Vice President/Group Manager in the corporate downtown office. After Mellon Bank purchased 1st Business Bank in 1997, Mr. Blankstein and four other senior banking officers left 1st Business Bank to form American Business Bank. Mr. Blankstein and his partners personally raised more than $14 million used to capitalize ABB. This was the second largest management driven bank capitalization in California history at the time. The most enjoyable parts of Leon’s role as CEO continue to be serving his clients and contributing to the development of the individual employees at the Bank.
In addition to his p
