Richard James Jett

Background

Jett, Richard James was born on May 7, 1940 in South Gate, California, United States. Son of Artie Richard and Evelyn Clara (Tuksbre) Jett.

Education

Diploma in retail banking, University Virginia.

Career

Collector Dial Finance, Alhambra, California, 1960-1962. Vice president 1st Interstate Bank, Los Angeles, 1962-1979. Executive vice president Citrus State Bank, Covina, California, 1979-1982.

President, chief executive officer Empire Bank (National Association), Ontario, since 1982, also board directors.

Achievements

• Richard James Jett has been listed as a noteworthy bank executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bankers Association (advisor 1979-1983,), American Institute Banking (board directors since 1983), Independent Bankers Association Southern California (board directors since 1984, president 1989), California Bankers Association (board directors 1985-1987, 88—), Covina Chamber of Commerce (president 1986-1987, named Director of Year 1984), Western States Consu,er Law Advisory Group (director since 1980). Lodges: Lions, Masons.

Interests

• Skiing.

Connections

Married Deborrah C. Wiesman, July 14, 1975 (divorced September 1982). Married Michelle Diane Hall, October 25, 1984. Children: Sandi, Teri, Richi.