Nov. 4, 2009 (Business Wire) -- Anker Fanoe has been named president of Rabobank, N.A.’s South Central Valley Region, announced Jeff Paul, executive vice president of community banking. As regional president, Fanoe will oversee delivery of all bank services and strategic growth strategies in Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties, including eight branches and two financial service centers.

“We are fortunate to have such a talented and experienced leader join our team,” said Paul. “Anker has an extensive background in commercial banking, focusing on middle market businesses, and he knows this region well.”

A banker for 18 years, Fanoe joins Rabobank after serving as senior vice president and market manager for relationship banking and investments for Washington Mutual. He also served as region manager for business banking for Citibank in Northern California and Nevada and business banking marketing manager for Bank of America in California, Oregon and Washington.

Fanoe earned a degree in economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.

Rabobank, N.A. is a California community bank that provides personalized service and a full array of quality products to individuals, businesses, and agricultural clients. With 92 retail branches and 15 financial service centers, we serve the needs of communities from Sacramento to the Imperial Valley through local decision making and active community involvement by our employees. www.rabobankamerica.com