John Grauten

John Grauten has a long and successful career in the banking industry. John worked at Bank of America for over 30 years, holding various management positions in operations, business banking, and commercial banking. John eventually became a Market Executive, overseeing commercial operations in Orange County and also taking on additional responsibilities for the Los Angeles and Inland Empire markets. In 2006, John joined First Bank as President for their operations in California, with a focus on commercial banking. John retired from this role in September 2018. First Bank is one of the largest family-owned banks in the country, and California represents a significant portion of its total assets.

John Grauten earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Long Beach, between 1971 and 1975.