Community Bank of Santa Maria bolsters tech capabilites with latest hire
Community Bank of Santa Maria is expanding its technological capabilities with the hiring of Masako Yamamoto as its vice president and AI and digital lead, the bank announced Oct. 14. Yamamoto brings more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, artificial intelligence, product management, banking, finance and wealth management initiatives. Janet Silveria, CEO of CBSM, said in a Read More →
UMB Bank names new market president for California
UMB Bank, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, announced Allan Cellini as market president for California on Oct. 13. Since joining UMB, Cellini has played a pivotal leadership role in growing the bank’s presence in the Central Valley, according to the press release. Prior to joining UMB, Cellini served as managing director for BMO and Read More →
Atara receives action date for tabcel
Thousand Oaks-based Atara Biotherapeutics announced that its partner, Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, received acceptance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Biologics License Application for tabelecleucel, Atara’s lead product, on Oct. 14. With the notice, the FDA also set a target action date for the drug on March 31. Tabelecleucel, sold under the brand Read More →
AeroVironment sues former employees in trade secrets case
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Atara resubmits Ebvallo BLA to FDA
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Longtime Teledyne executive announces retirement
Jason VanWees, Teledyne Technologies’ Vice Chairman, announced that he will be retiring from his position on Feb. 1, 2027, at age 55. VanWees joined Teledyne before the company’s spin-off in 1999 and was named vice chairman in 2021. He spoke at a Ventech event in Santa Barbara in 2023, detailing Teledyne’s legacy as well as Read More →
