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Community West Bancshares Announces Retirement of Founding Board Member and Approves Appointment as Director Emeritus
FRESNO, Calif., January 16, 2026--The Board of Directors ("Board") of Community West Bancshares ("Company") (NASDAQ: CWBC), the parent company of Community West Bank ("Bank"), announced the planned retirement of founding Board member Daniel N. Cunningham after 46 years of distinguished service, effective upon the completion of his term, May 20, 2026. Additionally, the Board unanimously appointed Cunningham as Director Emeritus, effective upon his retirement, the fourth to receive this honor sinc
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