Customer Testimonials
Success Stories and Shout-Outs.
Our deep and varied industry expertise makes us the go-to financial partner for a wide range of businesses across the region. We’ve built a strong commercial banking network and an excellent reputation, and here’s what our clients say.
Clean Energy
“River City’s mindset is not historical. It’s very futuristic. They are willing to adapt with us as conditions change, as we mature as an organization, as we move from startup phase to launch into operations. And so we’re looking for partners that really understand what our mission is, and that’s what we find with River City Bank as well.”
Mitch Sears
Interim General Manager
Valley Clean Energy
“What impresses me is River City Bank’s consistently high-quality service. Our Finance & Internal Operations Team gets responses within minutes, not days.”
Dawn Weisz
CEO
Marin Clean Energy
“River City Bank was there for us from day one. We’ve seen them help other CCAs get their financing, even when it was uncharted territory. Their experience and knowledge in the renewable energy industry are second to none.”
Tom Habashi
CEO
Monterey Bay Community Power
“When we looked for someone to help our business mature rapidly, River City Bank stood out for its track record for helping companies like ours navigate the nuances of the industry.”
Ted Bardacke
Executive Director
Clean Power Alliance
Youth Services
“In the business world today it’s often non-personal, and to have a local bank that has somebody right here that I can sit down face-to-face with is very important to us. The ability to have personalized service through the bankers at River City Bank has allowed us to make the decisions we need to make in a timely manner and achieve the goals that we’re reaching for.”
Dale Carlsen
CEO
Bunker Wilson, LLC and Ticket to Dream Foundation
“River City Bank has been a loyal partner for many years. We appreciate doing business with a community bank that shares our values and is committed to our success.”
Jeremy Edwards
Director of Finance
Christian Brothers High School
Food Industry
“Since 1973 River City Bank has met all our needs, from daily banking to securing a PPP loan. Their service, professionalism, and community involvement are exceptional.”
Jerry Fat
President
Frank S. Fat Inc. & Frank Fat Properties
Representative Payee
“In this field of work, having a banking relationship you can depend on and trust is vital. River City Bank and its staff are innovative, flexible, but most importantly they understand and care about our needs as a representative payee agency. They’ve shown they can handle the high volume of transactions while delivering high-quality, tech-savvy, and person-centered services.”
Ali Tabatabai
CEO
New Leaf Solutions
Professional Services
“It’s essential to have a strong banking relationship. As my businesses have grown and evolved, this team has helped with everything from business acquisition loans to routine banking calls.”
Kasey Cotulla
Owner
Delta Print Group
“River City Bank brings the wherewithal of a large bank and offers the service and personal touch we need from our banking relationship. They get us and are there when we need them.”
Maggie Bender-Johnson
President
Bender Insurance Solutions
“River City Bank’s management team has been very responsive to the needs of our business. They continuously seek to understand the economic and demographic trends affecting our industry, and the impact those trends have on Lyon’s business operations. Our banking relationship with RCB is exceptional, and for that reason Lyon would not hesitate to recommend the River City Bank to anyone looking for a stronger business partnership with its bank.”
Michael A. Levedahl
CFO
Lyon Real Estate
Manufacturing and Distribution
“River City Bank has provided us with great rates with even better service for over 10 years. This includes our business checking and savings, credit line, and equipment loans.”
Jon Baker
President
A.B. Tools, Inc.
Builders and Construction
“As a business partner, River City Bank has consistently gone well beyond expectations. The level of trust, engagement, and integrity from all levels of the bank helps us reach our potential.”
Neal Cordeiro & Brad Desjardin
DesCor Builders
“I love the River City Bank team because they understand the inner workings of our business and anticipate our needs. They have tremendous depth of expertise across multiple disciplines and go the extra mile to support our success. We feel lucky to be working with this awesome group of individuals!”
John Stump
President
Flint Builders
Agriculture
“I have a level of trust with River City Bank that cannot be duplicated. They understand and appreciate the complexities of agribusiness and value our banking relationship on a business and personal level. Patrick Imbach’s understanding of agriculture really makes a difference.”
Roger Cornwell
General Manager
River Garden Farms
Healthcare
“I have worked with River City Bank for more than a decade. I have always been satisfied with their work. I believe that this is because they do their homework. They communicate regularly and always give us the feeling that they want to and do understand our business. They want to succeed. They feel more like a partner rather than a banker.”
Carol Burger
President
Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc.
Nonprofits
“We value that in working with River City Bank we have more than just a banking relationship—we have a partnership that empowers Habitat to stay focused on our mission to build and repair homes, community, and hope.”
Leah Miller
President & CEO
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
“River City Bank has been wonderful and easy to work with for all of our business needs. As a nonprofit organization, we have been doing business with River City Bank for more than 24 years now. From the account person at the bank to the President, the people who work there are accessible, personable, and interactive. They share their growth with us and cheer us on when we obtain new growth with contracts, grants, and revenues. It’s just like family. Thank you, River City Bank for all that you do!”
Sheri Farinha
CEO
NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Property Management
“We have a pretty diverse list of needs when it comes to cash management, so we do a lot of homework when it comes to picking a banking partner. We went through an intense screening process with River City Bank, and they had all the right answers. Their execution has been flawless.”
Brent Kocal
CEO
Kocal Properties
