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Community West Bancshares enters employment agreements with six officers and reports resignation
Community West Bancshares
- On Jan 30, 2025, entered employment agreements with six executives including CEO James Kim ($625K salary, 60% bonus) and CFO Shannon Livingston ($350K, 50%).
- Shannon Livingston received a Salary Continuation Agreement providing $125K/year for 15 years after separation at age 62.
- Livingston also signed a Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement with the Bank on Jan 30, 2025.
- CEO James Kim's existing Salary Continuation Agreement was amended to allow early termination benefits payable in 180 monthly installments.
- Patrick A. Luis resigned as Chief Credit Officer on Jan 28, 2025, effective Feb 28, 2025, not due to any disagreement.