Cathe Franklin has an extensive background in the banking industry, with a career spanning from April 1986 to April 2024. Cathe's most recent role was at Avidbank as a retiree after serving from May 2015 to April 2024. Prior to that, Cathe held the position of Senior Vice President and Controller at Bridge Bank from October 2001 to May 2015, and served as Senior Assistant Controller at San Jose National Bank from January 2000 to October 2001. Cathe also worked as Vice President and Controller at Saratoga National Bank for nearly 14 years. Educationally, Cathe completed a three-year master's level extension program in Banking and Financial Support Services at Pacific Coast Banking School from 2014 to 2016.