City National Bank Welcomes Jeffrey LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking

Nov 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES — City National Bank announced the appointment of Jeffrey LaBauve as senior vice president and head of Commercial Real Estate Banking. In this role, he will drive strategic growth initiatives, strengthen relationships with real estate investors, developers and clients, and oversee portfolio management. Based in Los Angeles, LaBauve reports to Joe Yurosek, president of Commercial Banking.

LaBauve leads a team of experienced commercial real estate banking professionals focused on delivering tailored financing and banking solutions across key markets. He will also help advance the bank’s strategy, pursue new business opportunities, and further position City National as a trusted provider of financial solutions to the commercial real estate industry.

LaBauve joins City National after 19 years at Comerica Bank, where he most recently served as senior vice president and group manager, Commercial Real Estate, leading the Southern California commercial real estate strategy. He brings a proven record of driving growth, acquiring new relationships in commercial real estate and the middle market, and developing talent.

LaBauve succeeds Lindsay Dunn, who is now executive vice president and head of Personal & Business Banking at City National.

“Lindsay Dunn built a strong foundation for this business, and Jeff is the right person to take it forward. Jeff brings nearly two decades of experience in commercial banking and a deep understanding of what investors and developers need from their bank,” said Joe Yurosek, president of Commercial Banking at City National Bank. “That experience is exactly what we need to grow this business alongside our clients.”

Commercial Real Estate Banking Built for Sustained Growth

City National was founded in 1954 to serve the commercial real estate and entertainment industries and local entrepreneurs. While the bank has expanded its offerings over the past seven decades, commercial real estate banking remains a key pillar of the business. City National provides lending and treasury solutions for multifamily, industrial, office, retail, affordable housing and residential development. The bank also serves property management firms, homeowners associations, and title and escrow companies.

“Our clients need a partner who can adapt with them at a time when trusted relationships are most important,” said LaBauve. “City National has established that trust across the industry, and I see an opportunity to build on what this team already does well — helping investors and developers finance the projects that shape our communities.”.

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