Alignment reflects MidFirst Bank’s continued commitment to invest in California, following a decade of growth since its acquisition of 1st Century Bank

MidFirst Bank (“MidFirst”), the largest privately owned bank in the nation, today announced that its 1st Century Bank (“1st Century”) division will operate under the MidFirst Bank name beginning April 20, 2026. 1st Century is a relationship-focused bank that has been serving businesses, professionals and high-net-worth clients across California since 2004.

Following MidFirst’s acquisition of 1st Century in 2016, the California business has grown more than 300% to become one of MidFirst’s fastest-growing markets. This growth has been supported by exceptional leadership continuity, with nearly all the original 1st Century leadership team still in place.

“Our clients will continue working with the same bankers and teams they know today,” said Jason DiNapoli, President, MidFirst Bank California. “Over the past decade we’ve grown significantly while still maintaining the personalized, relationship-based service our clients value. Aligning under the MidFirst name allows us to continue building on that momentum with the support and strength of the nation’s largest privately owned bank.”

This next step in MidFirst's ongoing commitment to the California market is supported by the bank's strong balance sheet, with total risk-based capital ratios and FDIC-insured deposits ranking in the top quartile among mid-size peers. Bringing everything under one name enables MidFirst to continue investing in its people, its local connections and the technology and tools that support its clients.

“When MidFirst acquired 1st Century a decade ago, we were drawn to its strong culture, local leadership and commitment to building long-term client relationships,” said G. Jeffrey Records, Jr., Chairman of the Board of MidFirst Bank. “Aligning under the MidFirst name reflects our long-term commitment to investing in California and supporting the continued growth of businesses and clients across the region.”

The bank has expanded throughout California, adding new teams in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Newport Beach and Los Angeles. This growth has been supported by over 65 former First Republic team members who have joined over the past few years.

About MidFirst Bank
With over $42 billion in assets, MidFirst Bank is family owned and the largest privately owned bank in the nation. MidFirst provides commercial lending, private banking, wealth management and mortgage servicing nationally with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. For more information on MidFirst Bank, visit midfirst.com.

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