Before joining Grandpoint, Anthony Evans was Executive Vice President at Citizens Business Bank, where he was responsible for all activities supporting internal and external service delivery, including operations, information technology, product management, cash management, compliance and risk management. In 2005, Evans joined Mellon 1st Business Bank in Los Angeles, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. From 1999 to 2005, Evans was Senior Vice President and Director of Operations for Community Bank with responsibility for operations, information technology, internal audit and loan operations. From 1998 to 1999, he was Vice President and Manager of Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Previously, he served as Vice President and Manager for Bank of the West in Los Angeles, and, from 1994 to1997, he was Vice President and Retail Branch Administrator for Manufacturers Bank. He launched his financial services career in 1975 at BankAmerica Corporation/Security Pacific Corporation. Evans earned his master's degree in business administration and bachelor's degree in management from Pepperdine University.