Rechelle Ringer has been part of the American Riviera Bank family since before our doors opened in 2006. Her commitment to our "Bank on Better" philosophy shines through in everything she does, and her extensive experience across various departments - operations, training, marketing, product development and community relations - makes her a true asset to our team.
As First Vice President and Manager of Marketing and Products, Rechelle spearheads the development and execution of innovative products and marketing campaigns. She collaborates closely with leadership, branch operations, digital banking, and vendors to ensure seamless execution and a positive client experience.
Rechelle was recognized with the Bank's annual "Innovator" (2020) and "Outstanding Volunteer" (2025) awards, and, in 2023, received the prestigious "Larry Koppelman Honorary Award" in recognition of her commitment to clients and the community.
Beyond banking, Rechelle has been deeply involved in the Santa Barbara public education system, including seventeen years of service and leadership roles with the California PTA at multiple schools as well as the council level, several years as a board member of the Dos Pueblos High School Foundation, and a handful of committee seats at the Santa Barbara Unified School District. She has received numerous awards for her volunteerism, including five Honorary Service Awards through the California PTA. In addition to the Educational arena, Rechelle is an active volunteer for the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara where she sits on both the Communication and IT committees and serves as the website editor.
Rechelle is a Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) who brings passion, expertise, and a genuine desire to serve to everything she does. Whether leading marketing initiatives, collaborating with colleagues, or giving back to the community, she exemplifies the very core of what the "Bank on Better" philosophy stands for.
First Vice President, Manager of Products and Marketing
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