Local Banker O’Connor Joins Foundation
Christopher O’Connor, a 30-year resident and longtime local banker, has joined the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» Foundation, which cultivates ties between Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» and the community. O’Connor, a wealth adviser of , began his career in 1991 with Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. During that time he has worked with many Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» alumni as colleagues or clients.
“I am most impressed with Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»â€™s commitment to higher education and guiding students to become socially responsible, productive members of society,” he says.
O’Connor hopes his position on the board will help continue the college’s relationship with Union Bank, which has been a sponsor of the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» President’s Breakfast. “The highly esteemed list of past speakers has set the bar as well as community expectations very high,” he says. “I look forward to participating in this celebrated annual event.
“This is a chance for me to develop new relationships with respected members of the Santa Barbara community and learn more about Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» and its students.”
O’Connor frequently visits the campus and has taken part in the monthly public viewings at the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» Observatory. “It’s absolutely amazing to gaze at the heavens and see the beauty that surrounds us,” he says. “It’s just another example of Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół» giving back to the Santa Barbara community.”