Cem Bolkan

Cem Bolkan serves as Beneficial State Bank’s Chief Credit Officer. He is responsible for managing the Bank’s portfolio to ensure compliance with internal policy and regulatory requirements. Cem is a banking professional with over 18 years of experience in financial services. Prior to joining Beneficial State Bank, his professional experience included roles at Franklin Templeton Investments, Wachovia Small Business Capital, and Mechanics Bank.

In addition to his responsibilities at Beneficial State Bank, Cem is a Founder and President of the FC Davis Women’s Team, a nonprofit entity that plays in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). He is also active with the Men’s Team and Community College Program through FC Davis.

Cem earned his bachelor's degree and MBA with honors from the University of California, Davis.