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Todd Benson

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

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Todd works with national universities to develop customized financing solutions for campus projects.

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Todd believes education is extremely important—always has been, and always will be. His mission is to build relationships with institutions and provide them with creative financial solutions. In order to understand the emerging trends, he is actively involved with AICCU, NACUBO, and IDEA.

For more than 20 years, he has worked within the education industry at First American bringing a wealth of knowledge to his clients. In 2010, he received the Chairman's Award, the company's highest honor. In 2014, he was recognized as City National Bank’s President's Circle member.

What Clients Say…

Todd provided a high level of customer service, as we had several changes on our end and he was very accommodating. His turnaround time for quotes and other information was excellent.

Director of Sports Program Finances

National University in CA

Todd and Whitney were a pleasure to work with and the digital experience cannot be beat. I look forward to future opportunities to work with both of them.

Associate Director Treasury

National University in CA

More About Todd

Family:

Todd and his wife, Mihaela, currently reside in Northern California with their two daughters, Goldendoodle and tortoise.

Outside of Work:

He enjoys coaching his girls’ recreational community soccer team and volunteering with the church student ministry team.

First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of City National Bank. Deposit products and services are offered by City National Bank Member FDIC. City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. “First American Equipment Finance” is the trade name for certain equipment leasing and finance businesses of First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Equipment financing transactions are provided in Canada by FA Equipment Finance, Inc. For California clients: Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. All transactions are subject to credit approval. Some restrictions may apply.

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