Laurel Sykes named "Top 50 Women in Business" by the Pacific Coast Times

News item April 2, 2024 by American Riviera Bank

Congratulations to our Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Laurel Sykes, for being recognized as one of the 2024 Top Women in Business by the Pacific Coast Business Times!

Read a summary of Dr. Cholawsky's remarks

Each year, the Pacific Coast Business Times acknowledges 50 outstanding female leaders in both corporate and non-profit sectors for their remarkable accomplishments. The nominations for this prestigious recognition undergo a thorough vetting process, evaluating each individual's achievements, their impactful contributions to the community, and significant career or company milestones from the past year that set them apart as top leaders in the community.

The American Riviera Bank^® team is thrilled to celebrate Laurel's well-deserved achievement.

Laurel's unwavering commitment to the banking industry, her advocacy for financial fraud and elder financial abuse prevention, and her outstanding leadership are truly commendable. Her expertise in risk management, compliance, and financial literacy, coupled with her active engagement in the local non-profit community, make her a true role model.

We are proud to have Laurel as an integral part of our team! 

In addition to Laurel, we are proud to announce that Elizabeth Cholawsky PhD, Vice Chairman of the ARB Board, and CEO of HG Insights, has been selected as one of PCBT's Top Women in Business. Congratulations to all 2024 honorees!

Elizabeth will also be the keynote speaker at this year's event celebrating the honorees. To learn more about Elizabeth, please click here.

Click here, to view Pacific Coast's Time full list of 2024 honorees!