Mercedes N. Herrera

Mercedes N. Herrera, holding the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Golden State Bank, has built a strong reputation in the banking industry. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, Real Estate, and Law from California State University, Long Beach, Mercedes started her career as a Bank Examiner at the Office of Thrift Supervision.

Subsequently, she joined Axos Bank (formerly Bank of Internet Federal Bank), where she held significant roles in Commercial Credit. Here, she focused on formulating effective strategies for real estate portfolio management.

Her career then took her to Universal Bank, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. In 2018, Mercedes joined Golden State Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Since then, she has ascended to her current roles of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Golden State Bancorp. In addition to her work in Banking, she is on the Board of Adventist Health Glendale Foundation and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, YPO.