Montecito Bank & Trust - History (2024)

1974 - 1979

Under founding Board members Michael Towbes and Jerry Parent, the Bank of Montecito is approved in May 1974 with starting assets of $1.25 million. On March 17, 1975, the first branch opens in a trailer in Montecito. A few months later, the Bank’s first “Drive-Thru” opens and by December, over 4,500 accounts are open. The Bank acquired the Great Western Savings building at 1010 State Street and opened the Downtown Santa Barbara Branch in 1979.

Montecito Bank & Trust - History (2024)
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