Oakland, California-based Community Bank of the Bay has announced that John Barr will join the bank as Chief Credit Officer. Barr previously served as Chief Credit Officer of Valley Community Bank in Pleasanton, California where he worked to significantly improve asset quality. Barr also has extensive experience in loan portfolio acquisition and valuation. “We are extremely pleased that John has chosen to join our management team as Chief Credit Officer. He brings a wealth of experience in the key areas of asset quality and portfolio management, and his commercial real estate lending background will be extremely valuable as we continue to grow our bank," said William Keller, Community Bank of the Bay president and CEO.