Matt Cheeseman is a Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer at River City Bank. In this role, he focuses on generating new business opportunities for the Bank. He plays a significant part in the bank's commercial real estate lending activities and is a member of a team dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with commercial real estate investors throughout the region. We sat down with Matt to discuss his love for podcasts, his admiration for his parents, and the importance of spending time with family.
Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
First job: Busboy/Food Service
First car: Nissan pickup truck.
Favorite movie: Cool Hand Luke. It’s before my time, but there’s something about it.
First concert: Ratt / Poison. I’m not proud. I was very young. My tastes have changed but I still appreciate the movement.
Favorite city to visit: I recently visited San Antonio with my teenage son. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it and would love to visit again. I have been trying to sell it to others.
Favorite place in California: Lake Tahoe. It never ceases to amaze.
First site or app you check in the morning: Probably Outlook, sadly. Then, I’ll check X for news.
What are you reading right now? I’m reading a couple books. Ever Wonder Why? by Thomas Sowell would be my noble answer. However, I’m usually reading a thriller written by a Navy Seal.
Morning ritual: I have a sweet old labrador retriever named Buddy, and I really enjoy our morning walks.
If you have an extra hour in the day, how would you spend it? With family. They’re everything.
Radio or podcasts? Podcasts. I love long-form interviews.
Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I could play the guitar. I’ve tried and it’s not happening.
What is your greatest fear? Easy, getting stuck in a cave or tunnel without being able to turn around.
Which person do you most admire? It’s a tie between my parents. Both are exceptional role models for different reasons.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? I can’t take credit, but I have two amazing sons.
What do you like best about working at River City Bank? The quality of our products. It’s easy to sell true value.
