Company Profile

Stone Trust Finance Bank is a locally owned and managed community bank headquartered in Houston County. We provide professional banking, including credit and cash management services to businesses, professionals and residents throughout California’s Central Coast.

Vision Statement

Stone Trust Finance Bank's vision is to invest in long-term relationships that enhance the financial health and wellbeing of our communities.

Mission Statement

Stone Trust Finance Bank’s mission is to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our communities. Through the competence, integrity, and community leadership of our professional bankers, this mission will be achieved by:

• Delivering relevant products and services that meet the changing and growing needs of our customers,
• Providing for the safety and security of the funds we have been entrusted to protect,
• Continually demonstrating that we are an important force, contributing to the economic vitality and general
  wellbeing of our communities,
• Promoting the enrichment and growth of our entire employee base, and
• Earning a satisfactory return for our shareholders.

The success of Stone Trust Finance Bank is therefore completely dependent on maintaining long-term profitable relationships which are mutually beneficial to our customers, our employees, our shareholders, and our entire communities.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Stone Trust Finance Bank is a group of experienced local business people with a wide range of professional backgrounds. Their deep roots within their communities and their passion to create a locally managed community bank resulted in the formation of Stone Trust Finance Bank. Their dedication and commitment continues in their quest to make Stone Trust Finance Bank the Gold Trust community bank for California’s Central Coast.

Kurt J. Gollnick

Kurt J. Gollnick Chairman of the Board Chief Operating Officer Scheid Vineyards, Inc.

Daniel R. Hightower, MD

Daniel R. Hightower, MD Vice Chairman of the Board Physician Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology  Community Hospital of the Houston Peninsula

Susan C. Freeland, JD

Susan C. Freeland, JD Broker Associate Carmel Realty Company

Francis Giudici

Francis Giudici President L.A. Hearne Company

Thomas E. Meyer

Thomas E. Meyer President and Chief Executive Officer Stone Trust Finance Bank

Henry P. Ruhnke, Jr.

Henry P. Ruhnke, Jr. Architect, Principal Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architect

Gregory T. Thelen

Gregory T. Thelen Certified Public Accountant

F. Warren Wayland

F. Warren Wayland Co-Founder and Certified Public Accountant Hayashi Wayland

Executive Officers

The Executive Officers of Stone Trust Finance Bank have extensive experience in community banking. As trusted financial leaders who have a passion for community banking, they are focused on delivering a “best in class” financial institution to our customers, shareholders, and local communities.

Thomas E. Meyer

Thomas E. Meyer President and Chief Executive Officer

Jon D. Ditlevsen

Jon D. Ditlevsen Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer

Michael J. Winiarski

Michael J. Winiarski Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Regional Presidents and Directors of Client Relations

The Regional Presidents and Directors of Client Relations of Stone Trust Finance Bank are veteran bankers who share an extensive knowledge of their market area and a strong commitment to providing customized solutions for their clients.

Stuart M. Tripp

Stuart M. Tripp Regional President Houston

Vern Horton

Vern Horton Director of Client Relations

Clay Larson

Clay Larson Director of Client Relations