CVB names R. Clay Jones president; Julianne Biagini-Komas added to boards
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.CVB has appointed R. Clay Jones as President of CVBF and Citizens, while Julianne Biagini-Komas has been added to the boards of both organizations. David A. Brager will continue as CEO, with Jones reporting to him. Jones has a background as former President & CEO of Heritage and will serve on various committees. Biagini-Komas brings over 30 years of experience in technology and finance. These changes are part of a restructuring following mergers.
CVB appointed R. Clay Jones as President of CVBF and Citizens and added Julianne Biagini-Komas to the boards of CVBF and Citizens; David A. Brager ceased serving as President but remains CEO with Jones reporting to him.
| Individual | R. Clay Jones | Julianne Biagini-Komas | David A. Brager |
| Role | President of CVBF and Citizens; Director | Director; Non-employee board member | Chief Executive Officer of CVBF and Citizens |
| Type of Change | Appointed | Appointed | Cessation of President role (continues as CEO) |
| Effective Date | Closing Date (per filing) | Closing Date (per filing) | Closing Date (per filing) |
| Reason | Appointment in connection with Mergers | Appointment in connection with Mergers | Reassigned responsibilities following Jones appointment |
| Replacement Info | Replaced David A. Brager as President (Brager remains CEO) | Not disclosed | Position of President filled by R. Clay Jones |
| Background Details | Former President & CEO of Heritage and Heritage Bank (since Sept 2022); prior roles at Heritage, Presidio Bank, New Resource Bank; BS Business Administration, Univ. of the Pacific | Former board chair at Heritage since May 2025; >30 years in technology & communications hardware; former VP Finance & HR at CNEX Labs, CFO at Quantumscape; BS Accounting, San Jose State; MBA, Santa Clara Univ.; CPA; deemed independent and audit committee financial expert | Continues as CEO; Mr. Jones reports to Mr. Brager |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Will serve on Balance Sheet Management, Risk Management and Trust Services Committees of Citizens board | Will serve on Audit, Compensation and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees of CVBF board and Balance Sheet Management, Risk Management and Trust Services Committees of Citizens board | Not disclosed |
Original SEC Filing: CVB FINANCIAL CORP [ CVBF ] - 8-K - Apr. 21, 2026
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