Heritage Commerce Corp and Heritage Bank of Commerce Continue Board Leadership Succession

Core Points - Heritage Commerce Corp has appointed Julianne Biagini-Komas as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding Jack W. Conner, who will remain as Chair Emeritus until October 2025 [1][2] - Biagini-Komas has been with the company since 2014, serving as Vice Chair since October 2024 and Chair of the Audit Committee since 2020 [1][2] - The company also announced the retirement of Laura Roden from the Board after 13 years of service, with appreciation expressed by both the CEO and Roden herself [2][3] Company Overview - Heritage Commerce Corp is the parent company of Heritage Bank of Commerce, established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California [3] - The bank operates full-service branches in multiple locations across California, including San Francisco, San Jose, and Palo Alto [3] - Heritage Bank of Commerce is recognized as an SBA Preferred Lender and has a subsidiary, Bay View Funding, which provides working capital financing [3]