Northern Trust has appointed James M. Griffith as Vice President and Senior Banking Relationship Manager in San Francisco. Griffith will develop and manage credit relationships for high net worth individuals, families and corporations and provide investment, credit and capital market services. He reports to Larry Hebb, senior vice president and chief banking officer for Northern Trust’s Northern California region.
“Jim is well established in the Northern California banking community and we are pleased to add his expertise to our wealth management team,” says Hebb. “His in-depth knowledge of commercial and private banking will undoubtedly benefit our clients who are seeking credit and investment support and consultation.”
Griffith joins Northern Trust with more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry with an emphasis on direct product management as well as commercial and private banking. He was most recently Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Heritage Bank of Commerce in Los Altos. He also held posts at Security Pacific Bank, Crocker National Bank, Bank of America and Bank of the West.
Griffith received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California with a finance and marketing emphasis. A resident of San Francisco, Griffith is active in the community. He has served as treasurer and on the boards of The Olympic Club, The Guardsman, The Columbia Park Boys and Girls Club, The USC Northern California Alumni Board, The Bachelors of San Francisco and The St. Francis Wood Homes Association.