1st Enterprise Bank is a full-service commercial bank offering a full range of credit and depository services, with special emphasis on personalized customer service, sophisticated cash management services and direct access to Bank decision makers. The organization's team of highly experienced bankers have worked together for many years. Its CEO and President, founders John C. Black and K. Brian Horton, each have more than 25 years of commercial banking experience in Los Angeles and Orange counties and served in various positions at Mellon 1st Business Bank (previously named 1st Business Bank until its acquisition by Pittsburg-based Mellon Financial Corp.) and other leading banking institutions. Customers have stated that 1st Enterprise Relationship Bankers understand the unique challenges of their industry and serve as sounding boards and active participants in their success. One business owner stated, "I don't call my banker if it isn't important. I can expect immediate return calls from 1st Enterprise. I've never dealt with a bank like this before; I used to do business with ordinary banks. This is a whole new perspective; it's like I have my own personal bank at my disposal." Headquartered in the Los Angeles financial district together with branches in Orange County and the Inland Empire, 1st Enterprise Bank offers products and services typically only found at much larger, nationwide banks.