TASI ® Bank President Dave Joves Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave Joves, president of TASI ® Bank, has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award by Vistage Group, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders.

Joves, who joined San Francisco TASI Bank in 2011, is a past chairman of the Western Bankers Association (WBA) and Western Independent Bankers (WBI). He currently serves on the boards of the Association of Asian American Bankers and the California Bankers Association.

In presenting the award, Vistage chair Julie Reinganum said, “I have had the privilege of working with Dave over the past 15 years. His leadership is extraordinary. Dave listens deeply and carefully considers the impact of his decisions on his team, his peers, his community, and his family. He has achieved much external recognition and has continued to be a modest and humble leader for all. Dave is exceptionally generous. He lifts all of us when he shares his insights and knowledge.”

Current Vistage group member Ravi Thota said, “I have known Dave for almost two decades. He inspires others through his actions, humility, and discipline. He is excellent at setting a vision, communicating it clearly, and keeping his team focused on execution day after day. He is extremely generous with his time helping other professionals and volunteering to lead industry organizations. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch Dave’s illustrious career and his contributions to society. I’m excited to see Dave recognized for his leadership and contributions.”

Since joining TASI Bank in 2011, Joves has overseen the bank's growth from $35 million in assets to $585 million in assets currently and expanded its footprint to serve businesses in the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.

“We are mavericks in the banking industry,” Joves said. “As a Minority Depository Institution (MDI) and an SBA Preferred Lender, we work with businesses that are often overlooked by larger financial institutions. We are also one of the few banks that provides a full array of services to all participants in the California cannabis industry, including growers, retail outlets, and manufacturers.”

About TASI ® Bank

TASI® Bank, a division of the Bank of Guam® headquartered in San Francisco, has been serving a diverse community of business and commercial customers since 1983. As a pioneer in community banking, it builds value for its clients by being flexible and adaptive, offering traditional banking services combined with online fintech capabilities. A division of the Bank of Guam®, TASI encourages its staff to develop and deliver innovative products and services that meet customer needs. It measures its success by the success of its customers. As an MDI and SBA Preferred Lender, TASI Bank has the regulatory flexibility and expertise to say "yes" to customers who may have been turned away by other institutions.

About Vistage Group

Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. For more than 65 years, helping CEOs, business owners, and key executives solve their greatest challenges through confidential peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching sessions. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities. The results prove it: Vistage CEO members grew their annual revenue on average by 4.6% in 2020, while nonmembers with comparable small and midsize businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%, according to a study.