Mark Yoon

Mark Yoon is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Commercial Bank of California (CBC), bringing over two decades of financial expertise to the institution. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mark has held pivotal leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Hanmi Bank and AmWest Funding Corp. His background in mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and financial structuring has been instrumental in strengthening CBC’s financial foundation.

At CBC, Mark is dedicated to ensuring the bank’s long-term stability and security, protecting both the institution and its clients. His expertise in capital adequacy, financial analytics, and stress testing helps maintain CBC’s financial resilience, while his ability to strategically reinvest profits into the bank’s technology and infrastructure ensures that CBC continues transforming the banking space for the betterment of its clients. His leadership plays a key role in the bank’s ongoing evolution, aligning with its mission to provide innovative, customer-focused financial solutions.

Beyond his work at CBC, Mark is passionate about educating the next generation of financial professionals. Since 2015, he has served as a part-time lecturer at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), teaching undergraduate courses in intermediate and advanced accounting, financial reporting and analysis, managerial accounting, and auditing. Through his teaching, he shares real-world insights, mentors students, and helps prepare them for successful careers in finance and accounting.

In addition to his financial leadership and educational contributions, Mark provides clients with valuable insights through his weekly “Economic Reviews,” offering analysis of market trends and economic developments. His commitment to financial stewardship, innovation, and education makes him an essential leader in CBC’s mission to serve its clients and communities with excellence.