Jason Merkel

Jason Merkel is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in commercial real estate and construction. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Pacific Western Bank since September 2013, Jason has previously held significant roles including Senior Account Manager at First National Capital Corporation and AVP, Senior Account Executive in Underwriting for Healthcare at Affinity Bank, where responsibilities included underwriting new business transactions and managing portfolios in the healthcare sector. Earlier career positions include Business Development Executive at Medical Capital Corporation and Account Executive at DVI Business Credit. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from California State University, Fullerton, earned between 1993 and 1996.