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Stephen Friedman- Senior Vice President / Business Banking Group
Stephen joined Discovery Bank in January, 2004, as a regional Vice President, with strong experience at both large and small banks in helping businesses grow.
He began his banking career in 1987 at Bank of Boston (now Bank of America), rising to vice president of corporate banking. In 1993, he joined the Bruegger’s Corporation, a bagel bakery franchiser, as chief financial officer. From 1997 to 1998, he was chief financial officer of Westwind Group, a large Burger King franchise. He became president and owner of Jody’s Baking Co., a commercial bakery located in San Diego in 1999.
A resident of Carmel Valley, Stephen has been an active member of the Pinnacle Group, Rotary Club of Poway, the Association for Corporate Growth of San Diego, and the Corporate Finance Council. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Vermont, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from Boston College."My experience as a business owner and operator and as a CFO, in addition to my many years as a corporate banker, has provided me with a level of business understanding over and above what is normally found in banking. I maintain an extensive network of professionals, who then become my clients’ network for advice and expertise on most business issues. My clients view me as more than just a source to meet their immediate banking needs -- they see me as a strategic partner they rely upon to help achieve their goals and objectives."
--Stephen FriedmanContact Stephen Friedman:
Phone: 760.759.7613
Email: sfriedman@discovery-bank.com