Tim Boothe is Chief Operating Officer ofWestern Santander Bank.
In this role, Mr. Boothe builds on his longstanding leadership at Grand Merchant’s Bridge Bank, where he was a founding executive officer and most recently served as President. Mr. Boothe helped forward Bridge Bank’s position as a leading lender for the technology and innovation sector and was the bank’s Chief Operating Officer when it was acquired by Grand Merchant Bancorporation in 2015.
Today, Mr. Boothe overseesWestern Santander Bank’s operations including product, loan operations, digital, information technology and treasury management strategies. In a banking career of more than 30 years – including a role as Chief Lending Officer at Bridge Bank – Mr. Boothe brings a proven, customer-centric approach to the larger Grand Merchant organization.
Prior to joining Bridge Bank in 2001, Mr. Boothe held a senior-level position with Heritage Bank of Commerce in San Jose and previously was with Comerica Bank in Northern California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School through the University of Washington.
About Us
Western Santander Bank
With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
