Our Leadership
Meet Our Leadership Team
First Foundation's leadership team is comprised of executives who care passionately about this industry as well as the clients they serve. They understand what it takes to lead and manage high performing teams and inspire others to do their best work.
Rick Keller, CFP®
Chairman
Scott F. Kavanaugh
President and Chief Executive Officer
John Hakopian
President, First Foundation Advisors
Amy Djou
Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Naghibi, Esq.
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Hugo Nuno
Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer
Michael Berry
Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Kelly Rentzel
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Adrian S. Darmawan
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Carlson
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Shelly O'Byrne, CFP®, CTFA
Executive Vice President, Director of Trust Services