Community West Bancshares COO Lauhon to retire

James J. Kim, CEO of Community West Bancshares (CWBC), and President and CEO of Community West Bank, announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Blaine C. Lauhon, effective December 31, 2026. “Blaine has been an integral member of our executive leadership team, overseeing operational and support departments throughout the Bank and helping to guide transformative initiatives with foresight and precision,” shared Kim. “His steady and intelligent leadership, vision, and compassion for our team, clients, and communities have helped position our growing community bank for long-term success. We are deeply grateful for his many contributions, and for his friendship.”