Vic Santoro had a long career as a financial executive, first with accounting firm KPMG for over 30 years where he rose to be a partner, and then as Chief Financial Officer and executive roles for PacWest Bancorp from 2003 to 2016. During his time with PacWest, he oversaw the integration of 17 acquisitions and accelerated financial reporting. He holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration and is retired as a Certified Public Accountant.