Westamerica names Anela Jonas as CFO, effective June 27

In a regulatory filing, Westamerica Bancorporation said that effective June 27, it appointed Anela Jonas as CFO. Jonas is a California licensed certified public accountant who has performed a variety of responsibilities in the company’s Finance and Administration Division for thirteen years, including serving as Controller. Effective June 27, John “Robert” Thorson will retain his responsibilities as Treasurer and Treasury Division Manager. Thorson served as the company’s CFO from 2005 through 2019, and from March 2023 through June 2024.