Business First Bank, a division of Heritage Oaks Bank, announced the promotion of Tino Munoz to the position of vice president, commercial loan officer. Munoz will continue to manage and grow a commercial loan portfolio in his newly expanded role.

“For the past five years, Tino has been a valuable member of the Business First Bank Team,” said Joanne E. Funari, EVP/President of the Business First Division. "This promotion is well-deserved and speaks to the contribution that Tino has made and continues to make at Business First Bank."

Celebrating 27 years of dedicated service, Heritage Oaks Bancorp, is the holding company for Heritage Oaks Bank which operates as Heritage Oaks Bank and Business First Bank. Heritage Oaks Bank has its headquarters plus one additional branch in Paso Robles, two branch offices in San Luis Obispo, single branch offices in Cambria, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, San Miguel, Templeton and Morro Bay and three branch offices in Santa Maria. Heritage Oaks Bank conducts commercial banking business in San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County.

The Business First division has two branch offices in Santa Barbara. Expect More and learn more by visiting www.heritageoaksbank.com.