Team - Detail

Barbara A. Hayes is the Chief Economic Development Officer at Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC).  RCRC represents 40 member counties, championing policies and promoting economic development that strengthens rural economies across California.  She is past President & CEO of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO), an economic development organization and business recruiter serving the six-county Sacramento Region.  Ms. Hayes served 14 years as President and CEO, and six years as Deputy Director, of SACTO.  Prior to joining SACTO, Ms. Hayes held positions with the California Trade and Commerce Agency.  She has extensive knowledge and experience with strategic visioning and planning, economic development, public policy and legislative relations, marketing, and corporate communications.  Ms. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from the University of California, Davis.  She also completed coursework in accounting and business law at Sacramento State University and holds a Public Service Ethics Certificate.  Ms. Hayes serves as a corporate director with California Statewide Certified Development Corporation.  Ms. Hayes is a member of the Bank’s Asset/Liability, Compensation, Compliance, and Loan Committees.