Ivo A. Tjan

Ivo Tjan is committed to making a difference in the lives of his clients, in helping businesses achieve their goals, and in supporting his community. Through his innovative leadership of CommerceWest Bank, he has created a unique and highly acclaimed company with personally tailored services for small and middle-market businesses. Born in a third-world country with humble beginnings, Ivo has made it his life’s mission to help others professionally and through philanthropy.

Biography

Ivo A. Tjan is the Founder of CommerceWest Bank.  He is currently the Chairman, President and CEO of CW Bancorp and CommerceWest Bank.  Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, CA, the Bank caters to businesses throughout the state of California with our digital banking platform.  The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services, including remote deposit solutions, online & mobile banking, M&A / working capital loans, commercial real estate loans, SBA loans and treasury management services. 

Mr. Tjan previously held a wide range of management roles at Eldorado Bank, Home Savings of America and Great Western Bank.  He was named to the Orange County Business Journal “OC50” List that recognizes individuals dedicated to contributing to the community, to the “OC500” List that honors Orange County’s most influential business leaders, and by the Los Angeles Times as a Southern California Banking and Finance Visionary.  Past accolades include being a recipient of the Robert Ross Founders Award from the MDA, Vivid Magazine’s Annual Top 10 Asian American Entrepreneurs, and OC Metro’s Hottest 25 People of Orange County, California. 

Mr. Tjan is committed to making a difference in the lives of his clients, in helping businesses achieve their goals, and in supporting his community. Through his innovative leadership, he has created a unique and highly acclaimed company with personally tailored services for small and middle-market businesses. CommerceWest Bank‘s achievements include ranking #5 in the Top 100 Publicly Traded Community Banks by American Banker, being recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2024, and receiving a 5 Star Safety & Soundness Rating by Bauer Financial.

Mr. Tjan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from California State Fullerton University.  He is an active member and/or board member of several corporate, social and charitable organizations including Working Wardrobes, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), CEO Affiliation Group, Bank CEO Network and The Pacific Club.  He is also a former Board Member for California State Fullerton University, New Majority, Marconi Foundation, The Children’s Museum, CASA and the American Bankers Association Government Relations Committee.

News

Apr
28
2023

Ivo Tjan Gives Keynote Address to Map Consulting, Further Educating Business Leaders on Strategy, Banking and the Economy

Apr
23
2023

CommerceWest Bank Proudly Supports Make-a-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire Raising Funds to Grant Wishes to Critically Ill Children

Apr
12
2023

CommerceWest Bank Named a “Super Premier Performance Bank” by The Findley Reports for Exceeding All Performance Criteria for 2022

Jan
19
2023

CW Named to the 2023 Best 50 List, an Annual Ranking of the Top 50 U.S. and International Companies Traded on the OTCQX Market

Dec
8
2022

CommerceWest Bank and Ivo Tjan Partner with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County to Raise Funds for Children in Foster Care

Nov
11
2022

Ivo Tjan Named Among Orange County’s Most Influential Business Leaders by the Orange County Business Journal in the “OC500” List 

Oct
28
2022

Ivo Tjan Proudly Served as an Ambassador to the Orangewood Foundation Honoring Their Mission to Help Foster Youth Prepare for Independent Adulthood

Oct
3
2022

Ivo Tjan Recognized as a Los Angeles Times 2022 Orange County Visionary in Banking & Finance

Sep
23
2022

CommerceWest Bank Proudly Supports the Augie’s Quest Tradition of Hope Gala Raising Funds for ALS Research

Jul
19
2022

CommerceWest Bank and Ivo Tjan Partner with Entrepreneurs Organization – Orange County to Present Business Strategies Needed in Times of Uncertainty

Jun
29
2022

CommerceWest Bank Named a “Super Premier Performance Bank” by The Findley Reports for Exceeding All Performance Criteria for 2021

Jun
6
2022

CommerceWest Bank Recognized by American Banker as a Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Bank

Jun
4
2022

CommerceWest Bank Proudly Supports Beyond Blindness Orange County at the 60th Annual Destination Independence Walk+Family Fair

Apr
1
2022

CommerceWest Bank Newest Strategic Alliance Partner with Entrepreneurs Organization Orange County, Furthering Collaborative Learning

Feb
8
2022

CommerceWest Bank Proudly Partners with California Love Drop Giving Thanks to Local Front Line Heroes

Oct
23
2021

CommerceWest Bank Proudly Supports Augie’s Quest Tradition of Hope Gala Raising Funds for ALS Research

Sep
23
2021

CommerceWest Bank Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Solidifies Mission for Another 20 Years

Jul
16
2020

CommerceWest Bank was approved for the Main Street Lending Program

Apr
3
2020

CommerceWest Bank Announces the Funding of Its First SBA Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan

Nov
13
2019

Ivo Tjan of CommerceWest Bank Listed in the 2019 OC500 Directory of Influence

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Philanthropy

“The choices we make, and the path we choose, in our most difficult times…is truly what defines us in life.”
– IVO TJAN

Ivo’s personal journey started in a place that would never foreshadow the life that he has been fortunate to experience today. He has made it his life’s mission to give back to the same community that has supported him down his chosen path. His compassion and empathy is deeply-rooted. He has a special place in his heart for children and individuals with disabilities, those experiencing a hardship in their life, as well as those that are battling life threatening diseases. It has been an honor for Ivo to have had the opportunity to work with and support the mission of the following charitable organizations:

  • ALS Association Orange County
  • Miracles for Kids
  • Natalie’s Wish / Cystinosis Research Foundation
  • Marconi Foundation for Kids
  • KidWorks
  • Providence Speech & Hearing
  • Augie’s Quest/MDA
  • Otis College
  • Olive Crest
  • United Cerebral Palsy
  • Bis Kids
  • Second Harvest Food Bank
  • Women Helping Women (WHW)
  • Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Laura’s House
  • Infinite Hero
  • Encore for Education
  • Make-a-Wish Foundation
  • Junior Achievement
  • Pretend City
  • Concept 7
  • Tim Salmon Foundation
  • Laurel House
  • The Possible Dream
  • Orangewood
  • Association for Corporate Growth
  • CalCPA
  • Jessie Rees Foundation
  • Pacific Symphony
  • Festival of Children
  • All American boys Chorus
  • Buchanan Children’s Charities
  • And many more!

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