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Gateway Bank, F.S.B. Adds Veteran Banking Professionals to Walnut Creek Team
OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gateway Bank, F.S.B. (OTCPK: GWBK) (“the Bank”) today announced the addition of two senior banking professionals to strengthen its growing Walnut Creek operations. Romeo Luz joins as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, and Ajeet Singh as Vice President, Relationship Manager, bringing deep expertise in commercial lending to the team. Both members will work in the Walnut Creek office and will focus on deposit gathering and loan growth. “W
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