Bank of Feather River is dedicated to service and the tradition of personal banking. You might say we are committed to banking "the way you remember". At Bank of Feather River our first priority is you. We'll stay on top of the technological innovations which are state of the art, while at the same time, we'll deliver extraordinary service to you, because you'll know us and we'll know and understand your banking needs.
(L to R sitting): Jennifer Bechtel, Assistant Operations Manger, Jeffrey Cryer, President of Feather River Bancorp, Harman Gosal, VP, Commercial Loan Officer, Natalie Lee, Personal Banker
(L to R, standing): Liz Gates, SVP, Chief Operating Officer, Barbara VanGilder, VP, Real Estate Loan Officer, Donna Springsteen, Construction Loan Administrator, Julie Shackleford, President, CEO, Mary Goss, VP, Mortgage & Construction Loan Officer, Barbara McConnell, AVP, Loan Operations Manager, Laura Shelby, Credit Analyst.
Julie Shackleford, President, A lifetime and third generation Yuba City resident, Julie Shackleford attended local schools entering into community banking shortly after high school. A graduate of the University of Phoenix and the Texas Graduate School of Community Bank Management, Ms. Shackleford has spent the past 30years working at local community banks. Her vast experience includes branch operations, business development, finance, loan administration as well as shareholder and customer relations to name a few. She has held positions such as Operations Manager, Cashier, Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer. She is on the Board of the Yuba/Sutter Chamber of Commerce and is active in a wide array of community activities and organizations.
Jeffrey W. Cryer, President, Feather River Bancorp, has resided in the Yuba City area most of his life attending local grammar schools and high school in the nearby town of Live Oak. He attended Yuba College and graduated in 1980 from Chico State University with a Bachelors degree in Agriculture business with a business administration minor.
He has been involved in consumer and commercial lending in the Yuba City area his entire adult life working for Transamerica Financial Services, Feather River State Bank and Gold Country National Bank.
Mary Goss, VP, Real Estate Loan Officer with over 30 years of local banking and lending experience specializing in residential construction and mortgage originations. Mary has established her career in the community building strong relationships with contractors, realtors and providing excellent customer service. Mary was born in Yuba County and continues to reside there with her family. She feels that commitment, professionalism, experience and knowledge is what contributes to success.
Harman Gosal, VP, Commercial Loan Officer with over 20 years of personal agricultural business experience in the local area with his family. Harman has utilized his expertise in agriculture and commercial finance as a community banker and lender for the past 10 years. Harman will continue to specialize in agriculture production, commercial, and retail real estate lending. Harman's commitment to the community is foremost and his customer portfolio is established and diversified.
Barbara Van Gilder, VP, Real Estate Loan Officer with over 30 years of local banking and community lending experience. Barbara has originated residential, construction and commercial loans locally her entire career. She has assisted previous local banks in establishing mortgage divisions and expanding their real estate operations. She is committed to her customers and brings her experience, dedication and work principals to our Bank.
Liz Gates, SVP Chief Operating Officer, has over 18 years of local community banking experience. Liz has over ten years of Branch Operations experience. She has also held positions in the Finance Department most recently as Controller. Liz brings her operations experience, management skills and finance background to Bank of Feather River to lead the Operations Team. Liz truly believes that a staff dedicated to great customer service is what makes a team successful.
