Cathay Bank’s Brea Branch Grand Opening: Strengthening Community Ties and Financial Prosperity

September 26, 2023 5:31 pm

R-L:Jack Sun, Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, Southwest Region, of Cathay Bank; Thomas Lo, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cathay Bank;Brock Chadsey, Policy Advisor/Field Representative at the Office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the 4^th District of Orange County; Dunson K. Cheng, Executive Chairman of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank; Marty Simonoff, Mayor of Brea; Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank;Steven Vargas, Brea City Council Member;Yury Mai, Branch Manager of Cathay Bank’s Brea Branch. (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

LOS ANGELES – Cathay Bank marked the grand opening of its newest branch in Brea, California, with a celebration that brought together community leaders, clients, and bank executives on September 26.

Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank. (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

The grand opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank, who delivered the opening remarks. Mr. Liu emphasized Cathay Bank’s dedication to serving the local community, stating, “our commitment goes beyond banking; it’s about building trust, fostering growth, and creating opportunities. We are excited to embark on this journey with Brea, and together, we will build a brighter and more prosperous future for Brea.”

The Mayor of Brea, Marty Simonoff, took the stage to give a heartfelt speech during the event, where he not only extended a warm welcome to Cathay Bank, but also presented a certificate to Chang M. Liu. In his address, Mayor Simonoff spoke about the significance of Cathay Bank’s presence in Brea and the positive impact it will bring to the city.

Marty Simonoff (R) presented a certificate to Chang M. Liu(L) .(Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

Steven Vargas, Brea City Council Member. (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

Brock Chadsey(R), Policy Advisor/Field Representative at the Office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the 4th District of Orange County presented a certificate to Chang M. Liu(L). (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

The event was further adorned with a ribbon cutting ceremony, with the presence of esteemed guests, including Steven Vargas, Brea City Council Member; Brock Chadsey, Policy Advisor/Field Representative at the Office of Supervisor Doug Chaffee, the 4^th District of Orange County; Dunson K. Cheng, Executive Chairman of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank; Chang M. Liu; Thomas Lo, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cathay Bank; Jack Sun, Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, Southwest Region, of Cathay Bank; and Yury Mai, Branch Manager of Cathay Bank’s Brea Branch.

(R-L) Thomas Lo, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cathay Bank; Dunson K. Cheng, Executive Chairman of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank; Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank;Marty Simonoff, Mayor of Brea; Jack Sun, Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, Southwest Region, of Cathay Bank. (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

Cathay Bank opens its newest branch in city of Brea. (Photo credit: Keyang Pang)

The Brea Branch brings a new style of service, with comfortable reception areas to provide a more personalized experience to its clients. It is located at 2415 E. Imperial Hwy., Suite 101, Brea, CA 92821.

Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday; and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday.

About Cathay Bank

Cathay Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), opened its doors in 1962 in Los Angeles to serve the growing immigrant community. Today, we operate over 60 branches across the U.S., with a branch in Hong Kong, and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. Learn more at cathaybank.com. FDIC insurance coverage is limited to deposit accounts at Cathay Bank’s U.S. domestic branch locations.