Scott Norin
Laguna Niguel
Summary
Results driven banking executive with 29 years of experience in business and commercial banking. Proven track record in building client relationships Through profitable loan, and deposit growth while maintaining strong credit discipline in multiple economic cycles. Recognized for sustaining top-quartile production, team leadership and portfolio quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Head of Business Banking
First Foundation Bank
06.2025 - Current
- Promoted from Regional Commercial Banking Manager to build out newly created segment for the bank.
- Responsible for all production and portfolio management oversight of $375MM portfolio.
- Supported the development of business banking strategies to drive client acquisition and retention.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to streamline process and improve service delivery.
SVP, Regional Commercial Sales Manager
First Foundation Bank
02.2017 - 06.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to drive regional sales growth and enhance market share.
- Contributed $86MM in individual loan production and $35MM in deposit production in 2017-2019 while managing a team of seven bankers. Ranked #1 in the bank.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and revenue generation.
- Cultivated relationships with Executive Management to foster collaboration and increase client retention.
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Union Bank
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Responsible for generating revenue from new loan, deposit, fee income and cross sell products and services.
- 2013-2016 Top-5 Revenue producer within business banking measured by loan, deposit and fee income production.
- Generated average revenue proxy of $500M+ on an annual basis.
FVP, Relationship Manager
ONEWEST Bank, a Division of CIT Bank
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Hired as first Business Banker Relationship Manager to newly created division.
- Responsible for assisting in the build out of the new business banking unit to implement policy, procedures and sales goals.
- Responsible for training 25+branch managers, senior sales staff and other banking channels to identify leads and create new opportunities.
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Grandpoint Bank
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Hired to build out and develop Business Banking sales efforts for newly approved FDIC regulated bank.
- Co-Generated $18MM in new loan and deposit footings in 2010 with no existing portfolio.
- Left the bank to pursue an opportunity to expand my career.
VP, Relationship Manager
Orange County Business Bank
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Responsible for transitioning new loan and deposit production from COI's and existing long term client portfolio.
- Exceeded both loan and deposit production during short tenure with bank.
- Left the bank as a result of serious credit quality issues stemming from several large investor loans investigated by regulators.
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Wachovia Bank
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Established seven new relationships with annual revenue of $350MM.
- Global financial crisis led to bank takeover by Wells Fargo Bank.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - School of Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton05-1987
Skills
- Relationship-Development Business Development
- Deposit Growth and Liquidity Management
- Portfolio Risk Management and Credit Quality
- Strategic leader and market development
- Sustainable Top-Quartile Production Performance
- Client and relationship focused
Timeline
SVP, Head of Business Banking
First Foundation Bank
06.2025 - Current
SVP, Regional Commercial Sales Manager
First Foundation Bank
02.2017 - 06.2025
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Union Bank
09.2012 - 01.2017
FVP, Relationship Manager
ONEWEST Bank, a Division of CIT Bank
03.2011 - 09.2012
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Grandpoint Bank
06.2010 - 03.2011
VP, Relationship Manager
Orange County Business Bank
07.2009 - 04.2010
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager
Wachovia Bank
02.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - School of Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton