Metropolitan Commercial Bank Names Robert Hasler to Lead West Coast Specialty Deposits Expansion
MCB•MCB has launched its West Coast expansion with the appointment of Robert Hasler as Senior VP and Managing Director of Specialty Deposits to oversee growth in key Western U.S. markets. Hasler, with over 20 years’ experience and $1bn+ in specialty deposit relationships, will deepen MCB’s regional platform.
1. West Coast Expansion Launch
Metropolitan Commercial Bank has initiated its first full-scale West Coast expansion, positioning a leadership team in the Western U.S. to cultivate specialty deposit relationships in markets such as California, Oregon and Washington.
2. Appointment of Robert Hasler
Robert Hasler joins MCB as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Specialty Deposits, bringing over 20 years of commercial banking, treasury management and fiduciary services expertise to lead the new regional office.
3. Specialty Deposit Growth Strategy
Hasler’s mandate includes growing existing verticals—title and escrow, 1031 exchanges, HOA banking and trust services—and securing new commercial banking clients to drive incremental deposit inflows across key Western markets.
4. Broader Strategic Context
This move complements MCB’s East Coast footprint and upcoming West Palm Beach opening, reinforcing its long-term growth plan to expand relationship-driven banking services beyond New York, New Jersey and South Florida.
