US-based First Private Bank & Trust has appointed John Tellenbach as chief lending officer, commercial Banking. He will report directly to V. Charles Jackson, chief executive.

Mr. Tellenbach`s experience includes serving as the Southwest Director of small business banking for Wachovia Bank and holding various senior level management positions at Wells Fargo Bank.

First Private Bank & Trust is a provider of customized private banking and wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals and privately owned businesses. It has offices in Burbank, Encino, Granada Hills, Santa Monica, and Westlake Village. It is a member of the Boston Private Wealth Management Group.