Valley First Credit Union Welcomes Patrick Brown as Vice President of Commercial Banking

MODESTO, Calif. April 23, 2025 – Valley First Credit Union is proud to welcome Patrick Brown as its new Vice President of Commercial Banking. Based in the Fresno area, Brown will lead the Valley First’s efforts to expand and strengthen business banking relationships throughout Valley First’s Southern Region (Kern County up to Merced County), providing tailored lending and deposit solutions for local businesses. He will report directly to the Chief Lending Officer. 

Brown brings more than a decade of banking experience to Valley First. Most recently, he served as a Senior Relationship Manager at Bank of America and Tri Counties Bank, where he supported business clients with their lending and deposit needs. He holds an MBA from the National University and a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fresno. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to the Valley First team,” said Kathryn J. Davis, President and CEO of Valley First Credit Union. “His deep understanding of commercial banking and passion for helping businesses thrive aligns perfectly with our mission to make good happen for our members and communities. With Patrick’s leadership, we’re excited to continue growing our presence and impact throughout the Central Valley.” 

In his new role, Brown will work directly with business members to provide strategic financial support and personalized service that reflects Valley First’s commitment to community-driven banking. 

About Valley First Credit Union 

Valley First Credit Union is a $1.049 billion, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative providing quality financial services to 80,000 members in the growing and diverse communities of Calaveras, Fresno, Kings, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sacramento, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties. With eight branches throughout the Central Valley, the credit union is committed to banking with a purpose – to better the financial lives of the people and businesses in the communities we call home. To learn more about how Valley First is making good happen across the communities it serves, see the credit union’s 2023 Impact Report or visit www.valleyfirstcu.org/.