vice president–middle market senior relationship manager, Columbia Bank (formerly Pacific Premier Bank)
Armida Colmenares-Stafford is vice president–middle-market senior relationship manager at Columbia Bank (formerly Pacific Premier Bank), bringing decades of senior management experience in the Los Angeles-area banking industry. A leading civic figure, she was the first Latina chair of the United Chambers of Commerce and is currently chair of the Valley Economic Alliance.
Favorite charity or cause: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Favorite book: “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier
Favorite pastime or hobby: Zumba
Favorite quote: “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson