UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2017  

Commission File Number:  000-23575

COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California 77-0446957
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

445 Pine Avenue, Goleta, California93117
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(805) 692-5821
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 22, 2017, Community West Bancshares, parent company of Community West Bank (Bank), today announced that Charles (Chick) G. Baltuskonis plans to retire in July 2017.  Prior to his retirement, he will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Baltuskonis will assist in the transition to the successor Chief Financial Officer.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated February 22, 2017, titled “Community West Bancshares Announces CFO Baltuskonis to Retire July 2017.”


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
   
  
Date: February 22, 2017By: /s/ Martin E. Plourd        
  Martin E. Plourd
  Chief Executive Officer and President